Cairo Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, September 18, 1892
Add to My HeroesHenry W. Dunker
Officer Henry Dunker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disorderly conduct.
The suspect was arrested by the county sheriff and removed from the area to avoid a lynching. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison on February 21, 1893. He was denied a pardon in 1901.
Officer Dunker had served with the Cairo Police Department for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, September 17, 1892
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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