Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 3980
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/6/1914
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Not available
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Officer William Rosenstreter was shot and killed as he attempted to make an arrest.
Officer Rosenstreter, while investigating a disturbance at a drinking establishment, observed an intoxicated man smashing a glass door and attempting to enter. As Officer Rosenstreter detained him, the offender turned around, placed a revolver to the officer's neck and fired. Officer Rosenstreter died shortly after as a result of his injuries.
