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Resided:
NE, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 15, 1920
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 63 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
North Platte Police Dept.
NE
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NE
USA
Thu. Jan. 15, 1920
Summary:
Chief Mecomber and Patrolman George Rodgers were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for gambling in a pool hall on East Front Street. When the officers told the men they were under arrest the suspects pulled out revolvers and opened fire, killing both officers. The owner of the pool hall shot and killed one of the suspects. The other suspect escaped.
Chief Mecomber was survived by his wife and two children.
