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Frederick Palmore
1888
Frederick J. Palmore.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Frederick Palmore was shot and killed when he went to a man's home to arrest him. The subject shot Officer Palmore in the head and then fled. Officer Palmore succumbed to his wound seven days later.
The subject was eventually apprehended and sentenced to 99 years in prison on February 8, 1889. On July 17, 1899, he was pardoned by Governor Lawrence V. Stephens.
Officer Palmore was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War and had served with the Springfield Police Department for four years.
The subject was eventually apprehended and sentenced to 99 years in prison on February 8, 1889. On July 17, 1899, he was pardoned by Governor Lawrence V. Stephens.
Officer Palmore was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War and had served with the Springfield Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
Also Served
Springfield Police Department
Police Officer
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