Chief of Police
William Frederick (Fred) Baird
Fairbury Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, February 11, 1899
Chief William Baird was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect.
Chief Baird located the man hiding in the basement of a home and was shot as he attempted to place him into custody.
The suspect was convicted of Chief Baird's murder and sent to prison.
Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 11, 1899
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted
Chief of Police
William Frederick (Fred) Baird
Fairbury Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, February 11, 1899
Chief William Baird was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect.
Chief Baird located the man hiding in the basement of a home and was shot as he attempted to place him into custody.
The suspect was convicted of Chief Baird's murder and sent to prison.
Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 11, 1899
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted
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