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Resided:
NC, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 16, 1939
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Fayetteville Police Dept.
NC
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NC
USA
Thu. Mar. 16, 1939
Summary:
Patrolman Genes was shot and killed with his own service weapon while arresting a man for drunk and disorderly conduct.
As Patrolman Gense and two other officers took the man down the stairs the man's foot got stuck between two boards. As the officers attempted to free the man's foot he grabbed Patrolman Genes' service weapon and shot him in the back, killing him instantly. The other officers subdued the suspect and transported him to jail.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 to 12 years in prison May 8, 1939.
