New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, November 30, 1900
Add to My HeroesWilliam Baumeister
Patrolman William Baumeister succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to stop an assault.
He was standing at 113th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues when he saw a man hit another man in the head with a brick and then shot him. As he tried to stop him the man shot him. Patrolman Baumiester clubbed the 33-year-old suspect with his nightstick and held on to him until other officers arrived.
Patrolman Baumeister was assigned to the 29th Precinct, which is now the 23rd Precinct.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, November 29, 1900
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Charged with murder
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View all 8 ReflectionsPatrolman Baumeister,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.
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