Constable Ernest Paul
Copper Cliff Police Service
Ontario
End of Watch: Saturday, May 28, 1955

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Not available
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

At approximately 0130 hours May 28, 1955 Constable Paul was seated in the Inco Hotel talking to the night cook. A 22 year old deranged miner entered and began firing a .22 caliber revolver at the officer point blank, killing Constable Paul.

The suspect subsequently shot and wounded two civilians and died shortly after being taken to the hospital with a self-inflicted head wound.

Constable Paul had 12 years service at the time of his death.

Constable Paul is survived by his wife and 3 children.