Fred Richterkessing served with the Louisville Police Department from 1892 until his death. He was shot in the head with a pistol by a subordinate patrolman, Officer George Hanlon, at Sixth and Broadway Streets. The subordinate had a dispute with Corporal Richterkessing about a reprimand he'd received. Hanlon was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Sources:
- National Law Enforcement Memorial
- 1901 Courier-Journal historic newspapers.
- "Louisville Division of Police: 1806 - 2002" by Retd LPD Capt Mort Childress.
Sources:
- National Law Enforcement Memorial
- 1901 Courier-Journal historic newspapers.
- "Louisville Division of Police: 1806 - 2002" by Retd LPD Capt Mort Childress.
Fred Richterkessing served with the Louisville Police Department from 1892 until his death. He was shot in the head with a pistol by a subordinate patrolman, Officer George Hanlon, at Sixth and Broadway Streets. The subordinate had a dispute with Corporal Richterkessing about a reprimand he'd received. Hanlon was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Sources:
- National Law Enforcement Memorial
- 1901 Courier-Journal historic newspapers.
- "Louisville Division of Police: 1806 - 2002" by Retd LPD Capt Mort Childress.
Sources:
- National Law Enforcement Memorial
- 1901 Courier-Journal historic newspapers.
- "Louisville Division of Police: 1806 - 2002" by Retd LPD Capt Mort Childress.
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