Indiana State Police, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, April 13, 1987
Add to My HeroesJohn Edward Hatfull
Sergeant John Hatfull was shot and killed while leading an Emergency Response Team into the home of a suicidal man who had held them at bay for several hours in Posey County.
Sergeant Hatfull was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Indiana State Police for over 14 years and was assigned to the Evansville post. He was survived by his wife and two children. After his death, he was promoted to lieutenant, the agency's only officer to ever receive a posthumous promotion.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 14 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsRest in peace Lt. Hatfull.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 26, 2020
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