KCPD Memorial - Our Fallen Officers 1

Our Fallen Officers 1

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Martin Hynes At approximately 8:30 p.m. on December 30, 1881, Patrolman Martin Hynes went to the White House Saloon at 10th and Grand to serve a warrant for Clay Crenshaw, which had previously been obtained by the Crenshaw's wife. Crenshaw, the proprieter of the White House Saloon, had been arguing with his wife, Maggie Crenshaw, who ultimately signed a complaint against him. Patrolman Hynes told Crenshaw he had a warrant and to "come on". Crenshaw told Patrolman Hynes to wait until he got his coat and hat. When Crenshaw came out, with his coat on, pulled a gun and shot Patrolman Hynes, killing him.

	Patrick Jones On April 3, 1882 Officer Jones was advised by a local grocer in his neighborhood of some suspicious black males in the area. As Officer Jones approached the subjects they started running west from Officer Jones' location, St. Louis and Hickory. Officer Jones gave Chase and was shot at St. Louis and Liberty, were he died. It should be noted that a young black male, suspected by some area people to be the suspect in Officer Jones' murder, was chased down and lynched by the crowd. It was later learned thatt they had hung the wrong man and an inquiry was initiated to learn the truth about these circumstances.

John Martin The only information available regarding the death of Officer Martin is that he was shot and killed while serving a warrant in 1892

	John E. Jacobson At approximately 10:45 p.m..on August 26, 1897, Officer Jacobson was walking his foot-beat patrol near 19th and Forest when he was shot by one of two men. It was speculated at the time that he came upon two suspects in the area of 19th and Forest attempting to rob a carpentry shop. As he was placing the suspects under arrest, one of them pulled a .45 caliber revolver and shot the officer twice. Evidence found at the scene supported the theory that two local thieves were responsible for the murder.

Frank McNamara On May 6, 1902 Sergeant McNamara was shot and killed at 9th and Bank by a suspect named Rue. The suspect was shot by Sergeant McNamara but apparently survived.