Georgia Department of Revenue - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, December 8, 1962
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 101
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1962
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1970
Agent Glenn Jenkins was shot and killed after he and another agent attempted to arrest a suspect for transporting non-tax-paid whiskey during a traffic stop. The suspect opened fire on both agents, killing Agent Jenkins. The suspect sped away but arrested after a short chase
In October of 1963 the suspect, 26, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 15 to 20 years. He was paroled on April 14, 1970.
Agent Jenkins was survived by his wife.