Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Herriage was shot and killed while attempting to search a suspect he stopped for questioning. The man suddenly pulled out a hidden pistol and shot him. The suspect was later apprehended after being shot and wounded by other officers. On September 22, 1967, the suspect, 53, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Patrolman Herriage had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Herriage gave the Shreveport Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shreveport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Herriage.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Kenneth F. Herriage is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Shreveport Police Dept., 24 of 30 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kenneth F. Herriage's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth F. Herriage Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth F. Herriage is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth F. Herriage was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
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