Ruston Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, November 17, 1898
John T. Sisemore
Chief of Police John Sisemore was shot and killed while investigating a noise in a wooded area of town.
He had just finished eating with his family and had returned to patrol the town when the incident occurred. The assailants were never identified although it is believed Chief Sisemore was assassinated as a result of his fight against the local moonshiners.
Chief Sisemore had been with the agency for 2-1/2 years and also served as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsThank you for the remembrances for my great grandfather, John Tom Sisemore. It means a great deal to know that all of the fallen officers are "Never Forgotten".
God Bless!
Bruce V Culver Sr
Family Member
July 3, 2017
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