Bio & Incident Details
Age: 24
Tour: 5 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 12/12/1915
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Kost was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest three men who had just robbed a drug store. After being informed of a robbery and obtaining a description of the suspects, Patrolman Kost began searching for them. A short time later, Patrolman Kost located the three suspects. When he attempted to arrest them, one of the suspects shot and killed him.
Patrolman Kost had been with the Seattle Police Department for five months.
