Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, June 12, 1978
Add to My HeroesNelson I. Hess, V
Police Officer Hess and Police Officer David Friederichsen were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call on Conner Street.
Two minutes after arriving on the scene the suspect opened fire, striking them both. Officer Hess was killed at the scene and Officer Friederichsen succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital three days later.
Officer Hess had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 222
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 31 ReflectionsThank you for your dedication and service to the people of Chattanooga, TN. RIP Officer Nelson I Hess, V.
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