Apopka Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, March 18, 1941
Add to My HeroesDenson L. Hudson
Police Officer Denson Hudson was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in progress while on patrol.
He encountered two suspects who opened fire on him with a rifle, killing him.
Officer Hudson had served with the Apopka Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsI recently moved to Florida and have the utmost respect and admiration to all the police that keep this great state a joy and privilege to live in and keep it's citizens safe. Thank you
Tracy Smith
February 14, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
Madison County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 27, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Corporal Luis Paez
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Department, CO
EOW: November 6, 2024
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 4, 2024
Detective Clarence E. Word, III
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: October 1, 2024
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: October 18, 2024
Detective Maurice "Mo" Joseph
Norfolk Police Department, VA
EOW: October 9, 2024
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: October 12, 2024