Ullin Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1897
Add to My HeroesS. D. Diedrick
Constable S.D. Diedrick succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier after giving a warning to a group of men who were gambling.
One of the subjects opened fire on him. Despite being mortally wounded, Constable Diedrick returned fire and killed the subject.
Constable Diedrick was survived by his wife and three children. He is buried at Ullin Cemetery in Ullin, Illinois.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 21, 1897
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsConstable Diedrick,
On today, 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ullin.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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