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Henry W. Jennings
- May. 25, 1964 -
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(18406)
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| Resided: |
CT, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | May. 25, 1964 |
| Race/Sex: | Black Male / 28 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Hartford Police Dept. - CT
253 High St
Hartford, CT
06103 USA
(869)757-4000 |
| County: | Hartford |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
CT
USA
Mon. May. 25, 1964
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| Summary: |
Patrolman Jennings was shot and killed at a local hotel while attempting to arrest a man who shot and wounded a fellow officer earlier when that officer attempted to arrest him during a burglary. Patrolman Jennings managed to return fire severely wounding the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life at the Connecticut Penitentiary on January 29, 1965. He was later transferred to the Federal Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, where he was strangled to death by two fellow inmates in 1981. On October 22, 1983, one of his killers stabbed to death Correctional Officer Merle E. Clutts.
Patrolman Jennings was survived by two children.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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