Policeman Fred A. Parlin
Butte Police Department
Montana
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 18, 1896

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 18, 1896
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Parlin was shot and killed while investigating shots being fired.

Policeman Parlin was walking his beat when he heard a gunshot from a alley. When he went to investigate, he heard an argument inside a house. As Policeman Parlin opened the door to the house, he was shot once in the head.

Policeman Parlin had served with the Butte Police Department for one year and was survived by his wife and child.