New York Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1921
Augustus E. Long
Detective Augustus Long and Detective Louis Schroeder were shot and killed during a payroll robbery by several men at the New York Central Terminal in Toledo, Ohio. The suspects shot the two detectives after robbing a ticket agent of more then $10,000.
Two of the suspects were apprehended. One of them was sentenced to death and the second was sentenced to life in prison.
Detective Long was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Ohio
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender One sentenced to death
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