Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1927
Add to My HeroesJesse L. Morris
Office Jesse Morris was shot and killed by a shotgun-wielding suspect who had just murdered his father and shot six other people at a filling station at NW 2nd Avenue and NW 11th Street.
The man was subsequently shot and killed by other officers during a shootout.
Officer Morris had served with the Miami Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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