Patrolman George Spencer, Michigan City Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman George Spencer

Michigan City Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, April 3, 1921

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George Spencer

Patrolman George Spencer and Captain Joseph Zimmerman were both shot and killed by an intoxicated man on Franklin Street while taking two women to the police station for questioning.

After fleeing the scene, the suspect fatally shot himself a short time later.

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Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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Thankyou grandpa George Spencer, I just found out that I’m your great great granddaughter! It’s amazing to see what choices and sacrifices you have made are still affecting your family a century later. And your name and legacy shall continue on.

Grace Spencer
Great great granddaughter

May 14, 2025