South Hill Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, May 10, 1953
Joseph Asbury Dennis, Jr.
Patrolman Joseph Dennis was shot and killed after responding to a report that a man had shot and killed his wife. While he and other officers approached the residence the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding Patrolman Dennis. Other officers stormed the house and fatally wounded the suspect.
Patrolman Dennis had only been with the agency for five months.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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