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In Memoriam

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Special Police Officer George C. Chapman
End of Watch:
April 27, 1858
Age:
27
Tour of Duty:
1 week
Badge Number:
Not available
Incident Details:
  • Cause of Death: Gunfire
  • Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 27, 1858
  • Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
  • Suspect Info: Not available

Special Officer George Chapman was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress in the downtown area. A store owner approached him and informed him of the burglary.

Officer Chapman told the owner to call for backup as he went to investigate. Responding officers found him a short time later suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the neck.

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