Marshal Edmund E. Hanske
Kiel Police Department
Wisconsin
End of Watch: Sunday, August 23, 1914

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 23, 1914
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Marshal Edmund Hanske was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while attempting to flag the vehicle down for speeding. He was struck as he stepped into the roadway.

The juvenile driver who fled the scene was apprehended and charged with manslaughter.

Marshal Hanske had served with the Kiel Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his wife.