Renovo Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 13, 1889
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 13, 1889
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Commuted to life
Chief Paul was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for boisterous behavior. As the chief was placing the suspect in a jail cell the man produced a revolver and shot Chief Paul. The suspect escaped custody but was apprehended a short time later. He was sentenced to death by hanging but the sentence was later commuted to life in prison.