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Patrolman George Shuman | Bethlehem Police Department, Pennsylvania Bethlehem Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

George Shuman

Bethlehem Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Monday, August 26, 1907

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 47

Tour: 13 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/26/1907

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed in 1908

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Patrolman Shuman was shot twice and killed while attempting to arrest a man on Second Street. The suspect was arrested, convicted of Patrolman Shuman's murder, and hung six months later.

Patrolman Shuman had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his wife, adopted daughter, brother, and sister.

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Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)
February 16, 2011

 

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