Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, March 4, 1923
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: February 6, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Frank Gerber succumbed to injuries sustained one month earlier when he was bitten by a rabid dog.
He had been called to a home on Cuyler Avenue to kill the dog but was bitten as he attempted to do so.
After the bite, he underwent treatment for hydrophobia. He died as a result of a side effect from the rabies treatment.
Policeman Gerber had served with the Chicago Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.