In Memoriam: Officer Carl J. Carlson

Injured during a liquor raid the previous day, Officer Carl J. Carlson was killed in the line of duty March 9, 1929.

The 39-year-old victim and fellow officers raided 23 S. West Temple, where they located several barrels of mash. One of the 50-gallon barrels fell on Officer Carlson’s foot, which caused him to jump back and strike his head against the wall.

Following treatment for ...

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