Red Wing Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1907
Add to My HeroesJames C. Daily
Chief James Daily and Patrolman Peterson both succumbed to gunshot wounds received the previous day when they attempted to apprehend a suspicious person at the Sibley Hotel. The man was mentally deranged and opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding both of them.
The suspect was committed to a state mental hospital and died there on May 11, 1931.
Chief Daily had served with the Red Wing Police Department for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 15, 1907
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
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View all 14 ReflectionsGod Bless. Todd Paul Daily and great grandson. ***-***-****. You're a hero.
Todd Daily
Great Grandson
February 10, 2023
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