Chief Opal J. Hughes

Photo of Chief Opal J. Hughes
End of Watch: Thu, Feb 17th, 1927
Date of Incident: Thu, Feb 17th, 1927
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 5 years
Age: 32

Survivors

His wife

Incident

Chief Opal Hughes was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant as the result of a domestic incident. The suspect opened fire after the officers discovered a still inside the home.

The following day, the offender who killed Chief Hughes was slain in town.

Agency

Alexandria Police Department Patch
204 South Harrison Street
Alexandria, Indiana 46001
(765) 724-3222

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