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Patrolman Albert Demortiers | Cape Girardeau Police Department, Missouri
Cape Girardeau Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

Albert Demortiers

Cape Girardeau Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, October 27, 1917

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 27, 1917
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Died in prison

Patrolman Demortiers was shot and killed by a suspect he had removed from the street earlier in the night for being drunk. The suspect was sentenced to 18 years in prison, but died after serving 7 years.

Patrolman Demortiers had served with the Cape Giradeau Police Department for 6 months. He was survived by his wife.