Sergeant John Edward Hatfull
Indiana State Police
Indiana
End of Watch: Monday, April 13, 1987

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 14 years, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, April 13, 1987
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant John Hatfull was shot and killed while leading an Emergency Response Team into the home of a suicidal man who had held them at bay for several hours in Posey County.

Sergeant Hatfull had served with the Indiana State Police for over 14 years and was assigned to the Evansville post. He was survived by his wife and two children. After his death, he was promoted to lieutenant, the agency's only officer to ever receive a posthumous promotion.