Patrolman William Blumstein
New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, November 24, 1930
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Patrolman William Blumstein was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest five robbery suspects in a streetcar at Philip and Magnolia Streets.
All five suspects were arrested and charged with murder a month later. Three were convicted of murder and hanged on July 21st, 1933.
Patrolman Blumstein was survived by his wife and five sons.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1933
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 24, 2024
