Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 1867
Add to My HeroesJohn M. Fenton
Patrolman John Fenton succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained a week earlier when he attempted to remove three intoxicated men who were causing a disturbance from a saloon. Patrolman Fenton asked all thee men to leave, and they complied. While outside the Saloon one of the suspects attacked Patrolman Fenton, knocking him to the ground. The suspect then drew a pistol and fired, missing Patrolman Fenton, but striking a young boy standing nearby, killing him. Patrolman Fenton returned fire striking the suspect in the arm, but the suspect was able to fire again, striking Patrolman Fenton in the chest.
Patrolman Fenton was removed to his home where he died six days later from his wound.
The killer was executed on August 20, 1869.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 25, 1867
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Not available
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