Ralph L. Croxton
 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
Tuesday, April 1, 1924
Rank:
 Patrolman
Assignment:
 Not Available
Age:
 28
Incident Date:
 Tuesday, April 1, 1924
Incident Location:
 18th Avenue and Portland Avenue
Cause of Death:
 Gunfire
Suspect Name:
 Not Available or Applicable
Weapon Involved:
 Gun; Unknown Type
Case Status:
 Closed

Patrolman Croxton was shot and killed by a man he arrested in a raid the night before. The suspect confronted Patrolman at 18th Avenue and Portland Avenue. A heated argument ensued and the suspect pulled a pistol and killed Patrolman Croxton.

Patrolman Croxton had been with the agency for only seven months and was survived by his wife.