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.
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, 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
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsThe great nephew of Officer Hagler, Jack Davis of Monett Mo., has possession of Officer Hagler's badge. I have examined it and found no number on it or name, but there is every reason to believe the badge is authentic. I have photographed it and would gladly submit the photo for your archive. I am the local newspaper editor who has written about the Hagler case on several occasions.
Murray Bishoff
The Monett Times
April 6, 2016
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