H.C. Conner
River City Fraternal Order of Police Remembers Jefferson County Police Officer H.C Conner
Date of Death
River City Fraternal Order of Police Remembers Jefferson County Police Officer H.C Conner
Saturday May 22, 1909
Rank:
Patrolman
Assignment:
Patrol
Age:
Not Available
Incident Date:
Saturday May 22, 1909
Incident Location:
Preston @ Shelby Pkwy
Cause of Death:
Gunfire
Suspect Name:
Not Available
Weapon Involved:
Officer's Handgun
Case Status:
Closed

Patrolman Conner was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a tavern at the corner of Preston and Shelby Streets.

During an arrest the suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Conner's service weapon and shot him in the head.

The suspect was later taken into custody by a sheriff's deputy.