Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 1 month
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 10/16/1915
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Executed in 1916
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Policeman John Miller was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for firing a revolver near Glen Burnie, Maryland.
During the arrest, the man shot the officer four times. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Miller was able to return fire and wounded the suspect in the foot.
The suspect ran into the woods but was arrested a short time later. He was sentenced to death on November 12, 1915. He was subsequently executed on January 7, 1916.
Policeman Miller was survived by his wife.
