Chicago Police Department Illinois End of Watch: Thursday, July 1, 1909 Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: 1062 Patrolman Henry Schnable was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with a burglar.
Patrolman Schnable encountered a burglar exiting a building in an alley behind 33rd Street. Patrolman Schnable ordered the man to stop however, he engaged Officer Schnable in a gun battle. Officer Schnable was mortally wounded.
The killer was arrested two weeks later. |