Newberry Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, August 22, 1939
Add to My HeroesForrest Krell
Officer Krell was shot and killed by the father of a man he had arrested for shooting his wife in the foot. After another officer took custody of the man, Officer Krell began searching the home for the pistol. During the search the man's 58-year-old father shot him.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison October 22, 1939. He died in prison January 15, 1947.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Died in prison
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