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Sergeant
Gary Wayne Henderson
Shelbyville Police Department
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 33 years
Badge Number: 120
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: No charges filed
Sergeant Gary Henderson was struck and killed by two tires from a
semi trailer while assisting at a traffic stop on Interstate 74
eastbound near the State Road 44 entrance ramp.
Sergeant Henderson responded to a call for assistance from a Shelby
County deputy sheriff who had pulled over a stolen vehicle with two
juvenile suspects. After arriving at the scene at 2340 hours,
Sergeant Henderson began taking photographs from outside of his
patrol car.
As a passing semi trailer was changing lanes, a set of the rear dual
tires and wheels disengaged from the passenger-side of the trailer
and struck Sergeant Henderson, killing him instantly. The driver of
the semi trailer, when stopped a short distance from the scene by
another officer, was unaware of what had happened.
No traffic violations were issued against the driver of the semi
trailer, but he faces a deportation hearing as an illegal immigrant.
The 13- and 14-year-old male juveniles have been charged with being
runaways and with auto theft.
Sergeant Henderson had served with the Shelbyville Police Department
as a police officer for 29 years and as a parking enforcement
officer for four years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents and
three sisters. His son currently serves as a reserve officer with
the department.
Agency Contact Information
Shelbyville Police Department
105 W Taylor Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: (317) 392-5106
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