William Henry Heins, a 39-year-old officer with the San Francisco Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 4, 1908. Officer Heins was attempting to arrest two suspects, twin brothers aged 18, who had just committed a robbery at the O.K. Saloon located at the corner of Pacific Street and Montgomery Street. During the arrest attempt, one of the suspects drew a handgun and fatally shot Officer Heins. This incident marked a significant loss for the San Francisco Police Department, where H
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