Wichita Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Tuesday, November 27, 1923
Robert C. Scudder
Patrolman Scudder succumbed to gunshot wounds received three days earlier. He was shot after responding to a disturbance at a local dance hall. As he walked up the stairs he encountered a man coming down. He began to search the man but was shot when the suspect produced a gun.
Five days later the suspect was shot and critically wounded when police attempted to take him from a train in Emporia, Kansas. On July 8, 1924, he was convicted of fourth degree manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison. He was released March 15, 1926.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, November 24, 1923
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
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