WILLIAM APPLESTELL
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Officer Rank: Watchman
Memorial Panel: 33-E: 11
Department: Northern Pacific Railway, P.D.
End of Watch: December 19, 1917
Cause: SHOT
Age: 45
Years of Service: 1 month
Description: Watchman Applestell was shot while attempting to apprehend burglary suspects in the rail yard located in Auburn, Washington. Watchman Applestell had observed the suspects loading stolen liquor into a vehicle and attempted to arrest them. The suspects opened fire, killing Officer Applestell. Three suspects were arrested and charged with murder.
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