Florence Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 17, 1929
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 17, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Chief of Police Adolph Eichenberger was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a store at 4:30 am.
He encountered two men attempting to force open a door. When he confronted the men, they opened fire, shooting him twice. The two escaped and were never apprehended.
Chief Eichenberger had served with the Florence Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, five children, and six grandchildren.