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Julian Arnold

Case from Alexandria, VA dated May 15, 1887

Victim Details

Julian F. Arnold

Male

White / Caucasian

Alexandria

VA

1887-05-15

39

Julian

Arnold

07/17/2026

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In May of 1887, a dedicated officer of the Alexandria Police Department, Private Julian Arnold, met a tragic end in the line of duty. A veteran of the Civil War, he had served his community for seventeen years.

While on foot patrol with his partner, Private Arnold overheard two men plotting to burglarize a saloon in the 1400 block of King Street. The officers decided to seek backup before confronting the individuals. Later that night, accompanied by two citizens, they returned to the loca ...
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  • Private Julian F. Arnold, Alexandria Police Department, Virginia
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    Did anyone else come across the information about the citizens who helped Officers Arnold and Martin... ...Read More
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