Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Jesse Henderson was shot and killed as he interrupted a burglary at a local liquor store at 6327 Plymouth Avenue. He was shot once in the chest as he exited his vehicle. One adult and one juvenile were arrested and charged with capital murder. Sergeant Henderson had served with the Wellston Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 11 children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Henderson gave the Wellston Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wellston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Henderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Jesse L. Henderson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 63.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jesse L. Henderson's cause is highlighted.
How Jesse L. Henderson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jesse L. Henderson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jesse L. Henderson was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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