Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 5406
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/8/1933
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Paroled in 1960
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Patrolman Harry Redlich was shot and killed during an arrest of an armed robbery offender.
Patrolman Redlich was directing traffic when a citizen informed him that an advertising agency was being robbed. Officer Redlich rushed to the scene and apprehended one of the robbers. While searching the offender for weapons, Officer Redlich was ambushed from behind by the second armed robber who fired five shots at the arresting officer. Officer Redlich's wounds were fatal.
The suspect was convicted of Officer Redlich's murder. He was paroled in 1960.
