Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Sunday, March 8, 1903
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 45
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 8, 1903
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Never identified
Officer Paul Mendelssohn was shot and killed by four masked men during a strike by employees of the Connecticut Railroad and Lighting Company.
Officer Mendelssohn was guarding the North Main Street trolley when the four suspects boarded it and opened fire on him. He was struck with rounds from .22 caliber, .32 caliber, and .38 caliber handguns.
The suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Officer Mendelssohn had served with the Waterbury Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and three young children.