Patrolman Theodore Bossung
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, November 15, 1907

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 5, 1907
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Bossung died after contracting tetanus as a result of being dragged by a horse ten days earlier. He was the driver of a patrol wagon and was answering a call at Clay and Oak Streets when the harness became tangled. As he attempted to un-tangle it some of the horses bolted, dragging him behind them for entire city block. He received a cut on his head which required 12 stitches, which lead to the tetanus.