Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: 3 years
Badge # 54
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 1/14/1915
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Elmer Anderson was accidentally shot by his partner when the two officers were attacked by a dog.
The officers had responded to a call about a vicious dog and as they got off their motorcycles the dog darted at the officers. When Officer Anderson jumped aside, his partner fired a shot towards the dog, but the round struck Officer Anderson's back and passed through his stomach.
Officer Anderson was transported to a local hospital where he died the following morning.
Officer Anderson had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter.
