Monett Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, October 21, 1931
Add to My HeroesElisha Lenore Hagler
Night Watchman Elisha Hagler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on September 21st, 1931, when he interrupted three men rolling a stolen car out of a commercial garage at the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue.
When he asked the men what they were doing one man raised his hands and a second man shot him, severely wounding him. He was taken to a hospital where he passed away on October 21st, 1931.
The suspects were later identified by an officer from a neighboring agency. Two of the suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Watchman Hagler was survived by his wife, three children, a sister, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, September 21, 1931
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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