Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, March 1, 1912
Porter Sanders
Patrolman Porter Sanders was shot to death by a man he was attempting to arrest. Two days later the suspect was shot by the station agent in Stonewall when he refused to surrender, but managed to escape. In January of 1914 he was apprehended in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Patrolman Sanders was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsThanks for your services, Porter.
David
March 1, 2012
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