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Chief of Police Gerald Boos | St. Francis Police Department, Minnesota St. Francis Police Department, Minnesota

Chief of Police

Gerald Boos

St. Francis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch: Saturday, June 10, 1967

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/10/1967

Weapon: Handgun; 9 mm

Suspect: Released in 2000

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Chief Boos was shot and killed after responding to a party in a field. When he and the other officer arrived they heard either gun shots or firecrackers and then told all of the teenagers to get into their cars. Two of the teenagers ran into the woods and Chief Boos followed. When he told the boys again to return to their cars he was shot. He was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects, who was apprehended and convicted. The man was released from prison in 2000.
Chief Boos worked only part time as Chief of Police for only $100 per month and was survived by his wife and two children.

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What a senseless tragedy, just a young man. I have been a resident of St Francis for 26 years and just became familiar with this shooting, such a loss. My thoughts are with the family.

Nadine Lee Police Technician
Fridley Police Department
May 17, 2012

 

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