Bio & Incident Details
Age: 37
Tour: Not available
Badge # 899
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/17/1914
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Life in Joliet Penitentiary
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Patrolman George Trumbull was shot to death during an arrest.
Patrolman Trumbull was in the process of arresting a subject at 2545 S. State Street. During the arrest, the assailant shot and killed him.
Officer Trumbull's killer was arrested and held by the Coroner. On November 27, 1914, he was sentenced to life in Joliet Penitentiary.
Officer Trumbull had served in the 38th precinct.
