Gary Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, September 16, 1921
Add to My HeroesJulius Gunther
Detective Julius Gunther was shot and killed as he and his partner searched an apartment building for a wanted suspect. The suspect was convicted of Detective Gunther's murder and later died while still in prison.
Detective Gunther had served with the Gary Police Department for three years. He is buried at Tolleston Cemetery in Gary, Indiana.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 33
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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