Patrolman Jacob Reupp, Trenton Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman Jacob Reupp

Trenton Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, June 14, 1875

Jacob Reupp

Patrolman Reupp succumbed to injuries received nine days earlier when he was shot while arresting a man for drunk and disordely conduct. During the arrest he was shot once in the abdomen. After walking the suspect to jail Patrolman Reupp was sent home and was taken care of by a physician until his death. He was the first Trenton police officer to be killed in the line of duty.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, June 5, 1875
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015