Captain Dennis Darrell Cagle, 56, was shot on December 10, 2009, while responding to a reported robbery at a Save-A-Lot grocery store in Henderson, Tennessee. He was the first officer on scene, entered the store and was struck once in the abdomen. Despite his injury he returned fire; a Chester County Sheriff’s deputy who arrived shortly afterward also engaged the suspect. The suspect was wounded multiple times and taken into custody at the scene.

Captain Cagle died on December 13, 2009, three days after the shooting. He had served about 30 years in law enforcement and was remembered by colleagues and family for his dedication and courage.

Ricky Lee Stewart, III was identified as the shooter, charged in federal court with first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, obstructing interstate commerce through an attempted robbery, and illegal firearm possession by a convicted felon; he later pleaded guilty and received life plus ten years. If anyone knew Captain Cagle, witnessed the December 10 event, or has information about the case, please share what you remember.