Police Officer Herman Karl Stein
Athens Police Department
Georgia

End of Watch: Sunday, November 29, 1936
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Stein was shot and killed after responding to a business where a robbery was in progress. When Officer Stein arrived at the scene, the suspect fled. Officer Stein caught the suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Stein's gun and shot him in the head.

Officer Stein had served with the Athens Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

 
Photograph: Police Officer Herman Karl Stein

Patch image: Athens Police Department, Georgia

Visit Police Officer Stein's memorial at www.ODMP.org