Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, September 23, 1931
Add to My HeroesHenry Clyde Hatcher
Special Officer Henry Hatcher succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day when he attempted to question a trespasser in the railyards at Tucumcari, New Mexico.
The man suddenly drew a handgun and shot Officer Hatcher in the chest, inflicting a fatal wound. He was taken to a hospital in El Paso, Texas where he died the next day.
Two men, ages 22 and 26 were arrested, convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 35 to 40 years. Both were from Massachusetts and served time there for breaking and entering.
Officer Hatcher was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New Mexico
- Incident Date Tuesday, September 22, 1931
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 40 years
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