Rouses Point Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, May 28, 1904
Add to My HeroesSolomon Bullis
Chief of Police Solomon Bullis succumbed to injuries sustained three weeks earlier when he was struck in the head while arresting two men for being drunk.
As he was preparing to take the two to jail the brother of one of the men struck him on the back of the head with the handle of a milk can. The injury caused him to develop a blood clot on his brain. He passed away at his home on May 28th, 1904.
The man who struck him was charged with first degree manslaughter.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, May 10, 1904
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsChief Bullis,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rouses Point.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 28, 2024
