Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, October 3, 1935
William H. Stringfellow
Officer William Stringfellow was shot and killed during an armed robbery.
Officer Stringfellow was assigned to escort a Union Station restaurant cashier to the bank. Enroute, Officer Stringfellow was approached by two armed robbers. A gun battle ensued in which Officer Stringfellow suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
One suspect was apprehended in Chicago on January 16, 1936.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge 2272
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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