Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Friday, April 12, 1918
Add to My HeroesGeorge William Mattern
Officer Geoge Mattern was shot while investigating gun shots he heard while walking his regular beat.
As he headed towards the sound of the shots he met the suspect who shot him in the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries eight months later.
The suspect was fleeing from another officer after robbing a bar. He escaped capture and was never caught.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 11 months
- Badge 54
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, August 17, 1917
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Mattern,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Des Moines.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 12, 2018
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