Patrolman Harry Libman, Rock Island Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Harry Libman

Rock Island Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, August 9, 1918

Harry Libman

Patrolman Harry Libman was killed after asking a man and woman to exit a park that was closed.

Patrolman Libman approached the man and woman inside of Garnsey Square Park and asked them to leave because of the late hour. The man attacked Patrolman Libman, gaining control of his nightstick. The suspect then struck Patrolman Libman with the nightstick, killing him. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Patrolman Libman had served with the Rock Island Police Department for three years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Officer's nightstick
Offender Sentenced to 25 years

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Patrolman Libman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rock Island.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 9, 2018