Denson Hudson

Death by Force

Denson L. Hudson, a 48-year-old police officer from Apopka, Florida, tragically lost his life on March 18, 1941. On that fateful day, Officer Hudson, along with Police Chief Fred L. Risener, was conducting routine patrol duties when they noticed an open window at the Standard Oil plant on South Forest Avenue. Upon investigating, they encountered two professional safecrackers attempting to break into a safe. The suspects, armed with a rifle, opened fire on the officers. Officer Hudson was shot in ...Read More

Police Officer Denson L. Hudson, Apopka Police Department, Florida