Springfield Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, August 7, 1917
Noah Roll
Patrolman Noah Roll was shot and killed during a labor strike of streetcar workers.
Patrolman Roll, one of the first African-American officers to serve on the department, was among one of many officers working crowd control of the striking workers, when he was shot twice in the head as a streetcar passed by.
The offender was never identified.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYour death at the hands of a coward, is remembered this day, on the 100th anniversary of your death. Thank you Patrolman Noah Roll, for your service.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
August 7, 2017
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