South Bend Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Saturday, June 30, 1934
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 48
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 30, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: The Dillinger Gang
Patrolman Howard Wagner was shot and killed while investigating a group of men standing in front of the Merchants National Bank in the downtown area.
As he approached them more men came out of the bank, having just robbed it, and shot Patrolman Wagner. Upon investigation, it was determined that the men were members of the Dillinger Gang.