Patrolman Lewis Keller
South Bend Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 25, 1908

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, February 25, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Lewis Keller was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary-in-progress at a cigar store while walking his beat and checking buildings. He spotted an open door and as he entered the business a shot was fird at him. He returned fire and in the ensuing shootout both he and one of the suspects were mortally wounded. Four other suspects were apprehended. The suspect who was shot admitted, before dying, that he was the person who shot Patrolman Keller.