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Resided:
PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Sep. 08, 1919
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Crafton Borough Police Dept.
PA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Mon. Sep. 08, 1919
Summary:
Patrolman Henry Hufnagel was shot and killed after responding to a burglary call at a home on Sterrett Place at 0200 hours. When he arrived the victim informed him that the three suspects had shot at him inside of the home. Patrolman Hufnagel saw the suspects leaving the scene but was shot at when he began to approach them. He was struck once in the leg and knocked down. The suspects continued to fire and shot him three more times in the head and throat.
Three suspects were apprehended but released due to a lack of evidence. No suspects were ever brought to trial for Patrolman Hufnagel's murder.
Patrolman Hufnagel had served with the agency for seven years.
