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Harry Ogilvie

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Harry Ogilvie

Birth
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Death
12 Jul 1930 (aged 46)
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block: D Section: Lot: 204
Memorial ID
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Patrolman Ogilvie was off duty riding around with friends when he observed a car driving recklessly. He was able to get the car stopped and was shot with a .45 caliber handgun while approaching it. The suspect was captured and identified by Patrolman Ogilvie's friends.

The suspect told police that he did not know who Patrolman Ogilvie was when he jumped on the running board of his car and shot him out of fear. The suspect was tried and acquitted October 18, 1930.

Patrolman Ogilvie had been with the agency for ten years. He was appointed to the department on June 2, 1920 and promoted to Lieutenant on January 1, 1924. Badge # 30.
Patrolman Ogilvie was off duty riding around with friends when he observed a car driving recklessly. He was able to get the car stopped and was shot with a .45 caliber handgun while approaching it. The suspect was captured and identified by Patrolman Ogilvie's friends.

The suspect told police that he did not know who Patrolman Ogilvie was when he jumped on the running board of his car and shot him out of fear. The suspect was tried and acquitted October 18, 1930.

Patrolman Ogilvie had been with the agency for ten years. He was appointed to the department on June 2, 1920 and promoted to Lieutenant on January 1, 1924. Badge # 30.


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