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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsI am glad to see that Special Agent Hatcher has finally been recognized after all these years for his ultimate sacrifice. Rest In Peace sir, God bless you and your family.
Leo Marquez Senior Special Agent
Union Pacific Railroad Police
April 27, 2019
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