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Patrolman Steve A. Jenkins | Augusta Police Department, Kansas
Augusta Police Department, Kansas

Patrolman

Steve A. Jenkins

Augusta Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Thursday, April 24, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 18, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Jenkins succumbed to gunshot wounds received one week earlier when he interrupted a burglary at a local filling station. When he ordered the suspect to come out of the building the man opened fire, striking Patrolman Jenkins. Patrolman Jenkins was able to return fire and kill the suspect.