Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 30, 1883
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: May 30, 1883
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Detective Halsey Gouldman was killed while assisting others fight a structure fire at 10th and Main Streets.
A wall collapsed as Detective Gouldman and four citizens were fighting the fire. All five were crushed to death.
Detective Gouldman was survived by his wife, children, and mother.