Lehighton Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, May 3, 1917
William E. Swartz
Chief William Swartz succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained four days earlier while attempting to question a drunk man.
He had served with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, April 30, 1917
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in Prison
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