Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, August 12, 1898
Joseph J. Heffernan
Patrolman Heffernan succumbed to a gunshot wound to the liver received two days earlier. The suspect was shot and killed by police in Owensboro October 9, 1898.
Patrolman Heffernan had been with the agency for four years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 10, 1898
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Heffernan,
On today, the 113th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
USBP
August 12, 2011
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