Fairbury Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, February 11, 1899
Add to My HeroesWilliam Frederick Baird
City Marshal "Fred" Baird was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect who had shot at a constable.
The subject was attempting to seek revenge against the constable who had served a levy against him and confiscated livestock earlier in the day. The man obtained firearms and ammunition and then attempted to shoot at the constable at his home. When the constable returned fire the man ran into a nearby home at 215 East Walnut Street.
Marshal Baird located the man hiding in the basement of the home and was shot as he attempted to place him into custody.
The suspect was convicted of Marshal Baird's murder and sent to prison where he died on April 2, 1904.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsCity Marshal Baird,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fairbury.
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