Joseph Clement Feely

Captain

Captain Joseph Feely was shot and killed when he attempted to stop a man who was suspected of having a gun. The suspect shot Captain Feely in the head as the captain fired back striking the suspect in the hip.

The suspect was paroled from prison in 1921 after serving 12 years for murder. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison May 2, 1927.

Burlington Police Department

End of Watch: Dec. 18, 1926

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