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

Constable George W. Bopp

Christy Township Constable's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, December 26, 1889

George W. Bopp

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.

Bio

Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, December 26, 1880
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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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.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 26, 2016