Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 10, 1924
Harry Gaster
Patrolman Harry Gaster was working a second job as a security guard when he noticed suspicious activity under an elevated train platform. When Officer Gaster investigated, he discovered two youths breaking into an automobile. As Officer Gaster confronted the offenders, one of them fired a gunshot, fatally striking Officer Gaster.
Both boys were struck and killed by automobiles whose drivers ran them down.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 4913
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Patrolman Gaster, thank you for your bravery and valor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 4, 2014
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