Kankakee City Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, November 27, 1913
August H. Dickman
Patrolman August Dickman was shot and killed after being alerted to a disturbance.
Five men had surrounded a suspect who was waving a pistol in the air. The suspect fired into the air twice and then began to run away. He suddenly swung around a telephone pole and fired again, striking Patrolman Dickman in the chest.
Patrolman Dickman had served with the Kankakee Police Department for only six months.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 6 months
- Badge 7
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Dickman's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-12-17 to honor him.
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