Patrolman Fred E. Buhland
South Bend Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Monday, January 10, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 10, 1921
Weapon Used: Handgun; Small caliber
Suspect Info: Never identified

Patrolman Fred Buhland was shot and killed after he and several other officers were investigating shots fired. Upon their arrival, they found two intoxicated men holding guns. The guns were confiscated and the men arrested, but not searched, when one man ran from the officers. While fleeing, the man produced another gun, fired several shots and struck Patrolman Buhland twice, killing him. The suspect fled the scene and was never identified or apprehended.

Patrolman Buhland had served with the South Bend Police Department for only one month.