Prohibition Officer Edward Hensley, West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

Prohibition Officer Edward Hensley

West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, August 16, 1927

Edward Hensley

Officer Edward Hensley, his son, and a friend were shot and killed by moonshiners while camping in Logan County. Officer Hensley was with a group of ten people camping and hunting for ginseng when they were approached by the moonshiners who had a still hidden nearby.

The moonshiners, who knew Officer Hensley was a prohibition agent, warned the group to leave before noon the following day. The group did not leave and when noon approached they were ambushed by the moonshiners. Officer Hensley, his son, and a family friend were shot and killed and a fourth member of the group was wounded.

A large manhunt was undertaken to locate the suspects.

Officer Hensley had served with the agency for one year.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Not available

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 22, 2013