Reading Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, September 16, 1911
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Kissinger
Patrolman Kissinger was shot and killed while assisting another officer arrest a drunk man at a home in the 1300 block of Locust Street. He was shot while struggling with the man in the back door of the house.
The 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody in the home one hour later. He was found guilty of first-degree murder. He received a new trial and was acquitted.
Patrolman Kissinger had served with the Reading Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Acquitted
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View all 13 ReflectionsPtlm. Kissinger on the 100th Anniversary of your extraordinary sacrafice you are not forgotten by your brother officers who continue to this day fight the good fight and battle against evil.
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