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Walter Chapman, a 58-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated officer with the Cleveland Division of Police. On the night of August 22, 1911, Patrolman Chapman was assigned to guard garment workers during a strike. While patrolling Decatur Alley, he was ambushed and shot in the back by an unknown assailant using a .38 caliber handgun. The fatal bullet pierced his heart, and Chapman died instantly.

The shooting occurred around 9:55 p.m., and Chapman's partner, Patrolman Robert Clark, was n ...Read More
Victim Details

Walter Chapman

Male

White / Caucasian

Cleveland

OH

1911-08-22

58

Walter

Chapman

11/06/2025