Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Tuesday, September 27, 1921
Add to My HeroesLouis A. Gustafson
Special Agent Louis Gustafson was shot while standing guard outside a freight house near 14th Street and Webster Street (modern day Mike Fahey Street) in Omaha, Nebraska.
Two men who had just robbed a citizen ran by the freight house and Agent Gustafson ordered them to stop. One man stopped, turned and fired a handgun, striking Agent Gustafson. Agent Gustafson died the next day from his wound.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Nebraska
- Incident Date Monday, September 26, 1921
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsAgent Gustafson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 27, 2021
