Winona Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Thursday, December 3, 1874
Add to My HeroesMathew Hamilton
Officer Hamilton suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being assaulted and choked by a vagrant who he was attempted to remove from the train depot. Officer Hamilton requested assistance to go home where he collapsed and died.
Officer Hamilton was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 Reflections140 years ago you sacrificed your life in service to the people of Winona. Thank you for your service sir. A hero remembered never dies.
Special Deputy
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
December 3, 2014
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