Constable Henry H. Kolbe, Doylestown Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Constable Henry H. Kolbe

Doylestown Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, September 22, 1914

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Henry H. Kolbe

Constable Henry Kolbe was shot and killed while escorting a forgery suspect to jail. The 18-year-old youth pulled out a handgun and shot Constable Kolbe in the chest, killing him. Several bystanders subdued the youth and turned him over to the police.

On January 5, 1915, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was paroled on January 14, 1930.

Constable Kolbe was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 53
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Paroled in 1930

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Constable Kolbe,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Doylestown Borough.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 22, 2024