Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 752
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/9/1889
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Acquitted
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Patrolman Adam W. Fryer was shot to death at Harrison and Clinton by two burglars. As the assailants fled, Officer Fryer was shot and killed.
Both assailants were sentenced to the Joliet Penitentiary for life. A new trial was granted and killers were acquitted.
