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Police Officer George C. Kimball
Detroit Police Department
Michigan

End of Watch: Friday, October 5, 1883

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 78

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, October 5, 1883
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: No charges ever filed

Officer Kimball was shot and killed near the intersection of Beaubien and Jefferson while walking his beat. He was shot when he encountered a group of men and prostitutes at the intersection. Several suspects were brought in for questioning but no one was ever charged with Officer Kimball's murder.

Officer Kimball had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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