Patrolman Myron J. Henderson, Massillon Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Myron J. Henderson

Massillon Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, June 12, 1946

Myron J. Henderson

Patrolman Henderson was shot and killed by a man who attempted to take over the police station at 0100 hours. The suspect claimed that the FBI told him to take over the station and ordered Patrolman to make a phone call. As Patrolman Henderson made the call he retrieved a pistol from a drawer and ordered the man to drop the weapon. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Henderson. Another officer called to the scene shot the suspect, who died from his wounds several months later.

Patrolman Henderson had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015