John Posenau
1952
John Henry Posenau.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Patrolman John Posenau suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a suspect in the old First Precinct Station near the intersection of Broad Street and Belvidere Street. The suspect was apprehended and put in a patrol wagon when Patrolman Posenau suffered a heart attack. Patrolman Posenau was a United States WWII veteran and had served with the Richmond Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Richmond Police Department
Patrolman
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