Joseph Krupp

Death by Force

Joseph Krupp, a 28-year-old officer with the Indianapolis Police Department, tragically lost his life on April 19, 1910. Officer Krupp had been with the department for only five weeks when he was fatally shot in the line of duty. The incident occurred in the early morning hours while Officer Krupp and another officer were patrolling the Haughville railroad yards. They encountered two suspicious men who matched the description of suspects wanted for burglary. As Officer Krupp approached and began ...Read More