Policeman Joseph A. Freshman
Butte Police Department
Montana
End of Watch: Sunday, September 23, 1906

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 23, 1906
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Freshman was shot and killed after a man tried to rob him as he walked his post.

Policeman Freshman was walking his post when a man approached him and attempted to rob him at gunpoint. At first the suspect did not realize that he was robbing a police officer due to the poor lighting condition, but when he realized he was robbing an officer, he opened fire, killing Policeman Freshman.

Policeman Freshman had served with the Butte Police Department for six months and was survived by his wife and four children.