Officer Henry T. Stephens, Salisbury Police Department, Maryland

Officer Henry T. Stephens

Salisbury Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Friday, September 5, 1958

Henry T. Stephens

Officer Stephens was shot in the back and killed by a check forgery suspect as they were walking inside the police station. The suspect was captured minutes later when officers found him hiding in high weeds outside the police station.

The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was commuted to life June 24, 1976.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
Badge 17

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to death

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Stephens,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salisbury. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 5, 2018