Patrolman Kenneth F. Herriage, Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman Kenneth F. Herriage

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, May 25, 1966

Kenneth F. Herriage

Patrolman Herriage was shot and killed while attempting to search a suspect he stopped for questioning. The man suddenly pulled out a hidden pistol and shot him. The suspect was later apprehended after being shot and wounded by other officers.

Patrolman Herriage had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 2 years
Badge 538

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

Most Recent Reflection

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Every time I hear of a policeman being shot brings back memories of the evening news report of Kenneth being shot and killed. He was my cousin, but I liked to think of him as an older brother.

Lester Fife
Cousin

July 21, 2016