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Resided:
VA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 03, 1904
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 63 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Richmond Police Dept.
VA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Captain
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
24 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
VA
USA
Sun. Jul. 03, 1904
Summary:
Captain John Shinberger succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained four days earlier while he and other officers attempted to apprehend a murder suspect in a house on Second Street. Captain Shinberger took a position in the rear of the house and was shot as the suspect attempted to flee the scene.
The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged January 6, 1905.
Captain Shinberger served with the Baltimore Light Artillery in the Civil War. He had served with the Richmond Police Department for 24 years.
