Deputy Marshal Jesse E. Nelson

Photo of Deputy Marshal Jesse E. Nelson
End of Watch: Fri, Aug 1st, 1924
Date of Incident: Sat, Jun 14th, 1924
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 2 years
Age: 39

Survivors

His wife

Incident

Deputy Marshal Jesse Nelson succumbed to gunshot wound sustained six weeks earlier as he and the town marshal attempted to question three robbery suspects.

The subjects opened fire, wounding both officers. Deputy Marshal Nelson was taken to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wounds.

Deputy Marshal Nelson had served with the Upland Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Upland Police Department Patch
63 East Washington Street
Upland, Indiana 46989
(765) 998-2862

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