Paul Donath
Thursday, April 28, 1932
Donath, Paul
Rank: Policeman
Serial Number:Unknown
Division: Lincoln Heights
Location: 2647 Marsh
Date Killed: Thursday, April 28, 1932
Cause of Death: Shot Responding to a Shooting
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Bio: Policeman Donath was shot and killed while
responding to a shooting.
A 26 year old woman, said to be suffering from mental stress over a
relationship gone bad, shot at her neighbor during an argument
about the neighbor's noisy lawn mower. As Policeman Donath arrived
at her home she met him at the front door and shot him. After
forcing the suspect from her home with tear gas, police were forced
to shoot her when she opened fire on them.
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