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Resided:
IL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 09, 1918
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Rock Island Police Dept.
IL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IL
USA
Fri. Aug. 09, 1918
Summary:
Patrolman Harry Libman was killed after asking a man and woman to exit a park that was closed.
Patrolman Libman approached the man and woman inside of Garnsey Square Park and asked them to leave because of the late hour. The man attacked Patrolman Libman, gaining control of his nightstick. The suspect then struck Patrolman Libman with the nightstick, killing him. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Patrolman Libman had served with the Rock Island Police Department for three year