Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, February 7, 1933
Lester E. Jones
Sergeant Lester Jones was shot and killed by an outlaw gang when he interrupted a robbery in progress. The suspects opened fire with a machine gun. Five suspects were later arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Jones had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 19 years.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Machine gun
- Offender Five sentenced to life
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