Patrolman Bernard A. Kuebler
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, October 10, 1898

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 238

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, October 10, 1898
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Bernard Kuebler was shot and killed during a burglary investigation.

Patrolman Kuebler, while on foot patrol, investigated a burglary that had occurred on his beat. During the course of the investigation, Patrolman Kuebler observed two suspicious men fitting the description of the burglars. As Patrolman Kuebler approached, he was shot. Patrolman Kuebler died as a result of the injuries he sustained.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.