Special Police Officer George C. Chapman

End of Watch: April 27th, 1858

Biographical Information

• Age: 27
• Tour of Duty: 1 Week

Incident Details

• Cause of Death: Gunfire
• Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 27, 1858
• Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
• Suspect Info: Not available

Special Officer George Chapman was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress in the downtown area. A store owner approached him and informed him of the burglary.

Officer Chapman told the owner to call for backup as he went to investigate. Responding officers found him a short time later suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the neck.

Officer Chapman had served with the agency for only one week.