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Chief of Police Frank Chadwick | Puyallup Police Department, Washington
Puyallup Police Department, Washington

Chief of Police

Frank Chadwick

Puyallup Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Monday, July 15, 1935

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 15, 1935
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1943

Chief Chadwick and Officer Harry Storem were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bank robbery suspect near Alderton. As the officers neared the suspect he opened fire on them, striking Officer Storem in the wrist. Chief Chadwick attempted to exit the driver's side of the vehicle but was struck just above the collar bone. As Officer Storem attempted to regain control of his weapon after being shot, the suspect shot him in the head.

The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 6, 1943.