Rock Island Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, March 12, 1879
Add to My HeroesJoseph Rosenfield
Patrolman Joseph Rosenfield was beaten to death while attempting to disperse a group of rowdy men on the corner of 18th Street and 6th Avenue.
When Patrolman Rosenfield approached the men, he was attacked and beaten to death. The men were all apprehended and punished for the crime.
Patrolman Rosenfield was survived by five children by his first wife who died two years before him. He was survived by his second wife and a son. He served during the Civil War with Major Hatch's Cavalry, formed in Minnesota in 1863, which dealt with Indian uprisings in the northwest.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Patrolman Rosenfield. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 29, 2013
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