Patrol Officer Lester W. Qwinn
Knoxville Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Monday, January 31, 1955

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 31, 1955
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Qwinn was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a domestic disturbance call. The male suspect pulled out a handgun and shot Officer Qwinn in the chest five times.