Davenport Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Friday, January 26, 1917
Add to My HeroesEmil Arthur Speth
Patrolman Speth succumbed to gunshot wounds received the previous day when he attempted to remove a man from his hotel room. He had been ordered to escort the man to the police station to answer questions regarding a fraud investigation. The man refused to leave his room and shot Patrolman Speth when he forcefully tried to make him go. Patrolman Speth was able to return fire, as well as other officers arriving on the scene, seriously wounding the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 17 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor N.E. Kendall October 1, 1921.
Patrolman Speth was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 13
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, January 25, 1917
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Pardoned in 1921
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsGreat Great granddaughters visited today. Descendants of Emil's son who was 3 months old when Emil was killed.
Amanda Speth Alonso
Great granddaughter
July 1, 2023
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