Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, November 6, 1914
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3980
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 6, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Mistrial declared
Officer William Rosenstreter was shot and killed as he attempted to make an arrest.
Officer Rosenstreter, while investigating a disturbance at a drinking establishment, observed an intoxicated man smashing a glass door and attempting to enter. As Officer Rosenstreter detained him, the offender turned around, placed a revolver to the officer's neck and fired. Officer Rosenstreter died shortly after as a result of his injuries.
The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He said he thought Officer Rosenstreter, in plain cloths, was a robber. His trial ended with a hung jury.