Officer John H. Adams
Frederick City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 9, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 9, 1922
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Executed

Officer Adams was shot and killed after responding to a scene where two other officers had been shot.

Shortly after 1000 hours two Deputy Sheriffs were wounded by shotgun blasts while attempting to repossess the suspect's car as payment for a debt.

Officers Adams and another officer then hurried to the scene of the double shooting. Officer Adams approached the home where the suspect had barricaded himself, called out to him, and was shot without warning.

The suspect was plead guilty to murdering Officer Adams and was hanged.

Officer Adams was survived by his wife and five children.