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Patrolman Henry Schnable
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, July 1, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1062

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 1, 1909
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Henry Schnable was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with a burglar.

Patrolman Schnable encountered a burglar exiting a building in an alley behind 33rd Street. Patrolman Schnable ordered the man to stop however, he engaged Officer Schnable in a gun battle. Officer Schnable was mortally wounded.

The killer was arrested two weeks later.

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