Headstone of Bennie Hudson

Bennie Hudson

1960

Bennie A. Hudson.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Hudson was shot and killed when he stopped a car occupied by three men for running a red light. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Hudson the three had just robbed a nearby restaurant. As he approached the car, one of the suspects opened fire hitting him in the chest and back five times. Patrolman Hudson's killer was captured near the scene. The other two suspects were apprehended at a later date. All three suspects, 29, 27, and 27, were convicted of Patrolman Hudson's murder and sentenced to life on February 11, 1961. Patrolman Hudson had been with the agency for four months and had served for three years in the United States Air Force.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Photograph of Bennie Hudson
Photograph of Bennie Hudson
Service Record
Also Served
Kansas City Police Department
Patrolman
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