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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 23, 1906
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Lancaster Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Policeman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Mon. Apr. 23, 1906
Summary:
Policeman George Pollard was shot and killed by a man who he had just arrested for violating the local option law regulating alcohol.
During the arrest the man became combative and reached for his pistol, forcing Policeman Pollard to strike him with a baton. He then took the man to the local police court. After posting bond, the man located Policeman Pollard and killed him.
Another officer who was with Policeman Pollard returned fire and wounded the suspect before arresting him.
Policeman Pollard was survived by his wife and seven children.
