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Patrolman Edward Harry Green | North Platte Police Department, Nebraska
North Platte Police Department, Nebraska

Patrolman

Edward Harry Green

North Platte Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch: Saturday, July 13, 1929

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 13, 1929
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Green was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had returned to North Platte after being ordered by a judge to leave town. As the officers searched a hotel on West 7th Street the suspect opened fire on them, striking Patrolman Green with a shotgun blast. The suspect then committed suicide after being cornered.

Patrolman Green had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.