Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, October 5, 1883
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 78
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 5, 1883
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: No charges ever filed
Officer George Kimball was shot and killed near the intersection of Beaubien and Jefferson while walking his beat.
He was shot when he encountered a group of men and prostitutes at the intersection. Several suspects were brought in for questioning, but no one was ever charged with Officer Kimball's murder.
Officer Kimball had served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.