Patrolman Joseph Zannelli
Kansas City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, May 19, 1901

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 27, 1901
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Zannelli accidentally shot himself in the leg while chasing a pick pocket suspect. He contracted gangrene as a result and died from the wound.

Patrolman Zannelli had been with the agency for 18 months.