Horicon Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Monday, June 2, 1941
Age: 68
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 2, 1941
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Committed Suicide
Chief of Police Charles Liebenow was shot and killed while attempting to talk to a suspect during a domestic disturbance.
The suspect was hiding in a garage and suddenly opened fire. He committed suicide after killing Chief Liebenow.
Chief Liebenow had served with the Horicon Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried at Oakhill Cemetery in Horicon, Wisconsin.