Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan

Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan | Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan | Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana
Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana
Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan | Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan | Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana
Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan

Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, August 20, 1948

Hilton Hirem Morgan

Town Marshal Hilton Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between several juveniles. One of the boys opened fire, striking Marshal Morgan.

Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Morgan was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Marshal Morgan, a WWI veteran, had served with the Kentwood Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Shot and killed

juvenile offender

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Marshal Morgan,
On today, the 68th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

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United States Border Patrol

August 20, 2016

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