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George D. Chinn
- Oct. 20, 1921 -
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Resided: |
Wash. DC DC, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Oct. 20, 1921 |
Race/Sex: | Indian-American Male / 24 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | DC Metropolitan Police Dept.
DC
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
3 years
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Bio: Officer Chinn was a member of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. |
Survived by: |
Parents and sister and is buried in White Oak Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, White Oak, Stafford County, Virginia.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
DC
USA
Thu. Oct. 20, 1921
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Summary: |
Officer George Chinn was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to Lingers Court, NW, after hearing gunfire.
As they neared the scene they discovered a group of men were fighting over a craps game. One of the subjects opened fire on Officer Chinn, shooting him in the side. After he fell to the ground several of the other men started beating him as his partner chased the shooter into a house. The subject fled several blocks but was later arrested after being discovered hiding in an attic.
Officer Chinn was transported to Emergency Hospital by a chauffeur who came across the scene. He succumbed to his injuries four days later.
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Disposition: |
A total of 11 people were arrested in connection with the shooting. The shooter was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. |
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