Patrolman Harry B. Fender
Savannah Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, February 16, 1901

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 16, 1901
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Fender was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had shot another citizen.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Fender's murder and sentenced to death. On Febuary 7, 1902, Governor Candler commuted his sentence to life in prison.

Patrolman Fender had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.