Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 324
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/5/1919
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Detective Sergeant James L. Hosna was shot and killed during an armed robbery investigation.
Detective Hosna observed the wanted armed robber enter a drinking establishment and confronted him. The gunman fired three shots before Detective Hosna had time to draw his revolver.
Detective Sergeant Hosna sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the hospital the next day.
