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E. G. Meinke
- Aug. 23, 1917 -
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Resided: |
TX, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Aug. 23, 1917 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 23 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Houston Police Dept. - TX
1200 Travis Street Houston, TX
77002 USA (713)884-3131 |
County: | Harris |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Survived by: |
Wife & parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Houston,
TX
USA
Thu. Aug. 23, 1917
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Summary: |
Officer Meinke, Officer Ira Raney, Officer Ross Patton, Officer Horace Moody, and Officer Rufus Daniels were all shot and killed during race riots which were sparked by the arrest of several black soldiers assigned to Camp Logan. After being harassed by local law enforcement and citizens a large mob of the soldiers stole rifles and went on a rampage, shooting and killing a total of 16 people throughout the city.
110 of the soldiers were court-martialed after being taken into custody. 19 of them were sentenced to death and executed.
Officer Meinke was survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
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Disposition: |
110 of the soldiers were court-martialed after being taken into custody. 19 of them were sentenced to death and executed. |
Source: |
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Related: |
Ira Raney
Ross Patton
Horace Moody
Rufus E. Daniels
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