Patrolman William Franklin Koger
Kansas City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, November 23, 1913

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 22, 1913
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Koger was shot and killed while attempting to arrest five men who had robbed a railroad freight car. Patrolman Koger and two Missouri Pacific Railroad Police detectives were conducting a stakeout of railroad tracks near 45th and Elmwood. Five suspects were observed and confronted by the three officers. The suspects opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Patrolman Koger.

Patrolman Koger had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.