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Patrolman Albert Charles Exner | Lake Geneva Police Department, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva Police Department, Wisconsin

Patrolman

Albert Charles Exner

Lake Geneva Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch: Friday, June 19, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 19, 1931
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Killed by another officer

Patrolman Exner was shot and killed while assisting another officer investigate a shooting near Patrolman Exner's home. Patrolman Exner, who was off duty at the time, was shot in the chest by the suspect after the suspect claimed he had not fired any shots. The suspect was shot dead by the other officer immediately afterward. Patrolman Exner's wife had followed him over and witnessed both shootings.

Patrolman Exner was survived by his wife and two sons.