Patrolman Jack Norwood Jernigan

Patrolman Jack Norwood Jernigan | Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming
Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming
Patrolman Jack Norwood Jernigan

Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Thursday, March 4, 1954

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Jack Norwood Jernigan

Patrolman Jernigan was shot and killed after he and two Air Force policemen answered a disturbance at a local restaurant. During the encounter the suspect attempted to gain control of one of the officers' weapons. Patrolman Jernigan pushed the Air Force policeman out of harms way and drew his weapon. He and the suspect exchanged shots and were both fatally wounded.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Patrolman Jernigan,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cheyenne. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 4, 2024

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