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Constable George W. Bopp | Christy Township Constable's Office, Illinois Christy Township Constable's Office, Illinois

Constable

George W. Bopp

Christy Township Constable's Office, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, December 26, 1889

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/26/1880

Weapon: Handgun

Offender: Sentenced to 20 years

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Constable George Bopp was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for bastardy.

The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years.

Constable Bopp was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Constable Bopp,
On today, the 127th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Christy Township.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
December 26, 2016

 

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