Chief of Police John T. Sisemore, Ruston Police Department, Louisiana

Chief of Police John T. Sisemore

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

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Thank 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