Patrol Officer Paul Mendelssohn
Waterbury Police Department
Connecticut
End of Watch: Sunday, March 8, 1903

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 45

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 8, 1903
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Never identified

Officer Paul Mendelssohn was shot and killed by four masked men during a strike by employees of the Connecticut Railroad and Lighting Company. Officer Mendelssohn was guarding the North Main Street trolley when the four suspects boarded it and opened fire on him. He was struck with rounds from .22 caliber, .32 caliber, and .38 caliber handguns. The suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.

Officer Mendelssohn had been with the agency for 3 years.