Marvin Leroy Scott

Henderson Police Department

End of Watch Wednesday, August 10, 1977

BIO

Age 40

Tour 2 years

Badge Not available

Military Veteran

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause Assault

Weapon Person

Offender Not available

Patrolman Marvin Scott suffered a fatal heart attack after breaking up a fight inside of a local bar.

He and another officer had responded to the bar for a call and encountered two women attacking the bartender. As they attempted to subdue the women Patrolman Scott was struck several times.

He returned to the police station at the end of his shift and collapsed after stating he was not feeling well.

Patrolman Scott was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. He had served with the Henderson Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

* (Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 18 Row D     View The Plaque