Gary Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, September 16, 1921
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 33
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.