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Reserve Officer John T. Morgan | Goessel Police Department, Kansas
Goessel Police Department, Kansas

Reserve Officer

John T. Morgan

Goessel Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 22, 1979

Biographical Info

Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 22, 1979
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2004

Reserve Officer Morgan was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance. The suspect shot him with a rifle as he exited his patrol car. The man also murdered his ex-wife and wounded her boyfriend during the domestic disturbance.

The suspect was convicted of the murders. He served 24 years in prison before being paroled in 2004.