Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, March 18, 1976
Add to My HeroesLayton T. Davis
Trooper Layton Davis was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-57, near Effingham.
Unbeknownst to him, the vehicle contained two escaped convicts. During the stop one of the escapees slipped a .357 caliber revolver into his waist band. As Trooper Davis frisked him he spotted the revolver and a struggle ensued. The second man ran up and held Trooper Davis down as the other man shot him. Both escapees were apprehended and sentenced to 100+ years in prison.
Trooper Davis had served with the Illinois State police for 19 years and was assigned to District 12. Trooper Davis was a WWII veteran and survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 100+ years
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