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Resided:
WI, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 05, 1942
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 76 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Chilton Police Dept.
WI
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
14 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
WI
USA
Sun. Apr. 05, 1942
Summary:
Chief Steffes died of serious head injuries he sustained in a fight with the owner of a local bar. The owner told police that he and Chief Steffes were arguing outside the bar about the 1:00 a.m. closing ordinance when the chief stepped backwards; stumbled on a damaged section of the sidewalk; fell and hit his head on the curb.
The suspect was charged with manslaughter. He was acquitted at his trial on July 16, 194
