John Shinberger

Death by Force

Captain John F. Shinberger, a dedicated officer of the Richmond Police Department, tragically succumbed to a gunshot wound on July 3, 1904, at the age of 63. The incident occurred on June 30, 1904, when Captain Shinberger and his fellow officers were attempting to apprehend a murder suspect at a house located at 1308 North Second Street in Richmond, Virginia. Captain Shinberger took a strategic position at the rear of the house to prevent the suspect's escape. However, as the suspect attempted t ...Read More