Owen Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Wednesday, August 14, 1912
Add to My HeroesFred C. Griffin
Officer Fred Griffin was shot and mortally wounded while attempting to arrest a hobo from a railroad box car after learning the man was wanted for the theft at a local residence.
Officer Griffin died from his wounds two weeks later at a hospital in Chippewa Falls. The suspect was never identified or arrested.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 31, 1912
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
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