Policeman Fred A. Parlin, Butte Police Department, Montana

Policeman Fred A. Parlin

Butte Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Wednesday, March 18, 1896

Fred A. Parlin

Policeman Parlin was shot and killed while investigating shots being fired.

Policeman Parlin was walking his beat when he heard a gunshot from a alley. When he went to investigate, he heard an argument inside a house. As Policeman Parlin opened the door to the house, he was shot once in the head.

Policeman Parlin had served with the Butte Police Department for one year and was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Officer Parlin,
Sir, even though it has been 115 years you are still remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Butte.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
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March 19, 2011