Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, August 22, 1937
Add to My HeroesFelix G. Presson
Railroad Detective Felix Presson was found mortally wounded in the railway yards at Memphis, Tennessee. He had been shot four times and died before he could make a statement.
A suspect was arrested in New York City in July 1941 after shooting at another detective. The man confessed to the murder of Officer Presson while confined to Sing Sing prison for the attempted murder of the detective.
Detective Presson had served with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Police Department for 18 months and had previously served with the Carroll County Sheriff's Officer for 13-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, parents, and seven siblings.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Tennessee
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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