Patrolman William Kohrt, Hibbing Police Department, Minnesota

Patrolman William Kohrt

Hibbing Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Thursday, September 8, 1921

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William Kohrt

Patrolman Kohrt, Chief Daniel Hayes, and Detective Eugene Cassidy were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter. As Chief Hayes entered the man's kitchen he was shot with a 30-30 rifle. He yelled for help and Patrolman Kohrt and Detective Cassidy rushed into the house. When the suspect opened fire on them they attempted to retreat to a field across the street but the suspect shot them down as they fled. The suspect then fled to a cabin where he committed suicide as officers closed in on him.
Patrolman Kohrt had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and 3-year-old son.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Committed suicide

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Patrolman Kohrt,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officers who were also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hibbing.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 8, 2021