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Resided:
MD, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 09, 1922
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 47 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Frederick City Police Dept.
MD
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MD
USA
Wed. Aug. 09, 1922
Summary:
Officer Adams was shot and killed after responding to a scene where two other officers had been shot.
Shortly after 1000 hours two Deputy Sheriffs were wounded by shotgun blasts while attempting to repossess the suspect's car as payment for a debt.
Officers Adams and another officer then hurried to the scene of the double shooting. Officer Adams approached the home where the suspect had barricaded himself, called out to him, and was shot without warning.
The suspect was plead guilty to murdering Officer Adams and was hanged.
Officer Adams was survived by his wife and five child
