Patrolman Jacob Manko

Photo of Patrolman Jacob Manko
End of Watch: Thu, Oct 8th, 1914
Date of Incident: Sun, Oct 4th, 1914
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 26

Incident

Patrolman Jacob Manko died from wounds received four days earlier after being shot by an unknown man he saw walking through a neighborhood early Sunday morning in his stocking feet. When Patrolman Manko hailed the suspicious character, the man turned and fired his .32-caliber revolver, hitting Patrolman Manko in the chest. The officer staggered into a tavern, where he collapsed and died four days later.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

East Chicago Police Department Patch
2301 East Columbus Drive
East Chicago, Indiana 46312
(219) 391-8400

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