Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1909
Add to My HeroesHenry George Schnable
Patrolman Henry Schnable was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with a burglar.
Patrolman Schnable encountered a burglar exiting a building in an alley behind 34th Street near Wabash Avenue. Patrolman Schnable ordered the man to stop however, he engaged Officer Schnable in a gun battle. Officer Schnable was mortally wounded.
The killer was arrested two weeks later. In September 1909 a Grand Jury returned a No Bill against the suspect and they were released.
Patrolman Schnable served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 months.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 1062
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Not available
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