Chief Elmer Jessie Baumgardner
End of Watch: Tue, Sep 14th, 1948
Date of Incident: Tue, Sep 14th, 1948
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 52
Survivors
His wife and eight children
Incident
Chief Elmer Baumgardner was shot and killed during an arrest attempt at a residence.
He had allowed the suspect to go into a room to change his shirt because it was bloodied during the preceding arrest attempt. The suspect emerged from the room with a gun and shot Chief Baumgardner in the chest, killing him instantly. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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There are 2 tributes for Chief Elmer Jessie Baumgardner.
Left by Tonya Robinson on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Although I never had the chance to meet my Grandpa, I've heard alot of stories about him. I love you Grandpa and I know your still watching over all of us.