Officer Joseph Krupp, Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

Officer Joseph Krupp

Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, April 19, 1910

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Joseph Krupp

Officer Joseph Krupp was shot and killed when he stopped two suspicious men in the Haughville railroad yards. A second officer was also shot and wounded. The two men were later apprehended in Avon and one of them confessed to the shooting.

Both suspects were convicted of manslaughter. The suspect who killed Officer Krupp received a sentence of two to 21 years in prison.

Officer Krupp had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for only five weeks.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 month, 1 week
Badge 40

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced

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Officer Krupp,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Indianapolis.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 19, 2025