Salisbury Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, September 5, 1958
Add to My HeroesHenry T. Stephens
Officer Stephens was shot in the back and killed by a check forgery suspect as they were walking inside the police station. The suspect, was captured minutes later when officers found him hiding in high weeds outside the police station.
The suspect, 37, was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death on November 19, 1958. He was one of the first inmates to work our legal system through his attorney's to get numerous appeals and new trials at a high cost to the taxpayers for several years. His sentence was commuted to life June 24, 1976.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge 17
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentence commuted to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsThanks to everyone for your kind words. I did not have the privilege of knowing my Grandfather, as he was taken when my Father was just a young boy. Please know that my prayers are with all of those in law enforcement who risk their lives daily to protect our communities.
Tracy Coleman
Granddaughter
March 19, 2022
