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Joseph Ollinger

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Jul 15, 1911

Victim Details

Joseph Ollinger

Male

White / Caucasian

Minneapolis

MN

1911-07-15

52

Joseph

Ollinger

06/24/2026

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Joseph Ollinger, a 52-year-old officer with the Minneapolis Police Department, was tragically killed on July 15, 1911. On that fateful night, Officer Ollinger was approached by two men who were unaware of his status as a police officer. They solicited his help in robbing a bank. Recognizing one of the men as an escaped convict, Officer Ollinger reported the incident to his supervisor and decided to apprehend the suspect.

The suspect, Jerry McCarty, was a notorious criminal and former priz ...
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    Wow, the bravery Officer Ollinger showed just amazes me. Imagine being approached by someone asking ... ...Read More
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