Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, July 3, 1916
Add to My HeroesGeorge Shindle
Special Agent George Shindle was stabbed to death while investigating a bootlegging operation in Oakley, Kansas.
He was in the railroad yards questioning the wife of a suspect when he was slashed in the upper leg by the suspect, who was armed with a razor. Agent Shindle died the following month while still undergoing treatment for his wounds.
Special Agent Shindle had served with the Union Pacific Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Location Kansas
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 21, 1916
- Weapon Edged weapon; Razor
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace Special Agent George Shindle. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting America's steel roadways.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw on the souls of your murderers. May they rot in hell.
Amen.
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