Trooper Eugene Teague

Photo of Trooper Eugene Teague
End of Watch: Wed, Dec 20th, 1933
Date of Incident: Wed, Dec 20th, 1933
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 6 months
Age: 24

Incident

Following a tip that Dillinger gang member Edward Shouse would be at the Frances Hotel in Paris, Illinois, Trooper Teague was waiting nearby in his patrol car. When Shouse and two female accomplices arrived at the hotel, Trooper Teague struck the Shouse's car with his vehicle. As Shouse attempted to escape, a gun battle ensued and Trooper Teague was killed in the crossfire.

Agency

Indiana State Police Patch
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 232-8250

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