Police Officer Matthias H. Rude
Seattle Police Department
Washington
End of Watch: Saturday, September 24, 1910

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 24, 1910
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Pick ax
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Rude was attacked and killed when a prisoner struck him on the head with a pick ax. Officer Rude was assisting other officers in guarding 30 prisoners who were on a work detail.

Officer Rude had been with the Seattle Police Department for three months.