Line of Duty Death: Police Officer Henry Laxson
Police Officer Henry Laxson
Clayton County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, November 30, 2021
BIO
Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed
Police Officer Henry Laxson was shot and killed as he and other officers responded to a domestic violence and shooting call in the 3600 block of Jervis Court in Rex at about 8:40 pm.
The first officers to arrive on scene encountered a 12-year-old boy who had been shot in the face. Despite his injuries, the boy was able to lead officers to his house. As the officers approached the house a man opened fire from inside before retreating inside toward the back of the home.
Officer Laxson, along with other members of the Tactical Unit, were approaching the home from the rear when they encountered the man at the rear of the house. The man opened fire a second time, fatally wounding Officer Laxson and wounding another officer. Despite their wounds, the officers were able to return fire and killed the subject.
Both officers were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital where Officer Laxson succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Laxson had been recognized as the Clayton County Police Department’s Officer of the Quarter in October 2020.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Kevin Roberts
Clayton County Police Department
7911 N McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770 ) 477-3747
