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Detective Julius Gunther | Gary Police Department, Indiana
Gary Police Department, Indiana

Detective

Julius Gunther

Gary Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Friday, September 16, 1921

Biographical Info

Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 33

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 16, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Died in prison

Detective Julius Gunther was shot and killed as he and his partner searched an apartment building for a wanted suspect. The suspect was convicted of Detective Gunther's murder and later died while still in prison.

Detective Gunther had served with the Gary Police Department for three years. He is buried at Tolleston Cemetery in Gary, Indiana.