Apopka Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 18, 1941
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 18, 1941
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Denson Hudson was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in progress while on patrol.
He encountered two suspects who opened fire on him with a rifle, killing him.
Officer Hudson had served with the Apopka Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.