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Incident
Patrolman Gus Rosenberg succumbed to complications of a head injury sustained on December 25th, 1891, while attempting to arrest a man for shooting a firearm in the streets.
The man attacked him and struck him in the head with the firearm, causing him to suffer a skull fracture. He returned to duty for a short time but was committed to the state asylum in 1895. His condition continued to worsen and he died on April 11th, 1909, after suffering a stroke.
Patrolman Rosenberg's brother, Patrolman Joseph Rosenberg, was stabbed to death in the line of duty on August 16th, 1891, while serving with the Louisville Police Department.
Patrolman Gus Rosenberg served witht he Louisville Police Department for 26 years and was survived by his wife, son, sister, and two brothers.
Survivors
Patrolman Gus Rosenberg served witht he Louisville Police Department for 26 years and was survived by his wife, son, sister, and two brothers.
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26 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Rosenberg gave the Louisville Police Department 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rosenberg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Gustave Rosenberg is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Louisville Police Department, 51 of 91 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gustave Rosenberg's cause is highlighted.
How Gustave Rosenberg Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gustave Rosenberg is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gustave Rosenberg was killed by blunt object.
Incident Location
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