Atchison Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Monday, October 27, 1879
Add to My HeroesLewis M. Chew
Policeman Lewis Chew was shot and killed by a man who and just pulled a gun on a bartender at a local saloon.
The man was drunk and the bartender had refused him service. When Policeman Chew attempted to arrest the man he was shot. Although mortally wounded, Policeman Chew was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Policeman Chew succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, October 26, 1879
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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