Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 13, 1918
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3400
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 13, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed
Patrolman George Clausen was killed and another officer was wounded as they attempted to stop armed robbers. The officers located the armed robbers as they were committing a second robbery. A gun battle ensued and Officer Clausen was struck several times during the exchange. One robber was killed. Patrolman Clausen died as a result of his injuries.