Patrolman Herbert Long

Photo of Patrolman Herbert Long
End of Watch: Thu, Feb 9th, 1922
Date of Incident: Thu, Feb 9th, 1922
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 37

Incident

Patrolman Herbert Long was killed at 25th and 2nd avenues while attempting to arrest two subjects on alcohol-related charges.

As the suspects were being placed into custody, one of them stepped back and shot Patrolman Long. The shooter was apprehended within hours of the murder.

Patrolman Long had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for four years.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Terre Haute Police Department Patch
1211 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
(812) 238-1661

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