Mt. Carmel Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, December 2, 1955
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 2, 1955
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Died in mental hospital
Patrolman Aaron Youngman was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a local tavern.
The suspect suddenly turned and shot Patrolman Youngman in the chest. He was apprehended and committed to a state hospital where he later died.
Patrolman Youngman had served with the Mt. Carmel Police Department for six years.