Jesse Louden
1923
Jesse N. Louden.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Jesse Louden was shot during the pursuit of a prowler down North Central Avenue and Sixteenth Street at 3 am. He was transported to Methodist Hospital where succumbed to his injuries three days after the shooting. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. After escaping twice, the man was paroled in 1968. Officer Louden was a veteran of the Spanish American War and had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Indianapolis Police Department
Officer
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