Captain Joseph O. Zimmerman

Captain Joseph O. Zimmerman | Michigan City Police Department, Indiana
Michigan City Police Department, Indiana
Captain Joseph O. Zimmerman

Michigan City Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, April 3, 1921

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Joseph O. Zimmerman

Captain Joseph Zimmerman and Patrolman George Spencer were both shot and killed by an intoxicated man on Franklin Street while taking two women to the police station for questioning.

After fleeing the scene, the suspect fatally shot himself a short time later.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 9, 2013

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