Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 3 years, 6 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 12/28/1916
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Hawkes was shot and killed when he went to the Garlick Hotel to arrest a disorderly man.
Patrolman Hawkes was called to the hotel when one of the guests became disorderly. At some point the guest went to the landlord’s apartment and asked for a gun. Even though the landlord did not give him a gun, the suspect somehow came up with a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver. When Patrolman Hawkes arrived, the suspect shot him three times as he entered the hotel.
The suspect was arrested by other officers.
Patrolman Hawkes had served with the Rapid City Police Department for 3 1/2 years.
