Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, August 24, 1947
Add to My HeroesMerrill Henderson Ogle
Patrolman Ogle was shot and killed at 5:30 a.m. as he and his partner attempted to arrest a shooting suspect at 436 E. Topeka Street. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Patrolman Ogle. Both officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Patrolman Ogle had served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from Nov. 7, 1942, to Nov. 27, 1945. He served with the Shreveport Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters as well as his mother, brother and two half-brothers.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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