New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, November 24, 1930
Add to My HeroesWilliam Blumstein
Patrolman William Blumstein was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest five robbery suspects in a streetcar at Philip and Magnolia Streets.
All five suspects were arrested and charged with murder a month later. Three were convicted of murder and hanged on July 21st, 1933.
Patrolman Blumstein was survived by his wife and five sons.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1933
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November 24, 2024
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