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John Kossow
- Sep. 30, 1899 -
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Resided: |
WI, USA
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Born: | Aug. 02, 1864 |
Fallen: | Sep. 30, 1899 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Milwaukee Police Dept. - WI
49 W State St Milwaukee, WI
53233 USA (414)933-4444 |
County: | Milwaukee |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | 3/1890 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Domestic |
Weapon Class: | Police Baton |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
9 years
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Survived by: |
Wife pregnant wife and two young children
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
near S. 25th Street and W. Orchard Street
Milwaukee,
Milwaukee County,
WI
USA
Sat. Sep. 30, 1899
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Summary: |
Officer Kossow was beaten to death with his own baton after responding to a domestic disturbance call. While on the scene a struggle ensued between Officer Kossow and the husband. The suspect was able to gain control of the baton and struck Officer Kossow over the head, knocking him to the ground. After he fell the suspect continued to strike Officer Kossow over the head, killing him. The man fled but was later apprehended without incident.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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Last Updated: Aug. 28, 2017 |
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