P/O Frank L. Latham

Fallen HeroPatrolman Frank L. Latham  
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On this day in Baltimore Police History (2 March 1924), we lost our Brother, Patrolman Frank L. Latham to gunfire based on the following from the Baltimore Sun 3 March 1924: Headline - Patrolman Latham Dies from Wounds  - Policeman Shot by Man in House Succumbs to Johns Hopkins Hospital

Schmidt Sought as Killer
Harry Worth, who took Officer to Residents in Automobile Tells of Shooting - Patrolman Frank Latham, shot while on duty Friday night, died yesterday morning 2 March 1924  - police and detectives working on the case were roused by the news to a great figure in the search for the killer. Miss Ethel last him the murdered patrolman’s wife, and Mrs. Sophia Latham his mother, were at his bedside at Johns Hopkins hospital when the end came. The night before doctors had pronounced the patient out of danger, following a blood transfusion from motorcycle patrolman Lewis Zulauf. An internal hemorrhage of the wound near the heart set in early yesterday. Patrolman lath him lapsed into a coma and died without regaining consciousness. Informed of her husband’s death, Miss Latham fainted. Latham’s mother, who was ill herself, was present against her physician's advice seemed stunned.


Alleged a Murderer
 Sought

The murder, police say is Leon Schmidt five of 11 South Collington Ave. no trace of him has been found. It was believed that first that he had escaped in his automobile. Lieut. Michael Ward and Sgt. Charles Davis located the machinery yesterday at the garage of CW Weller at 2016 E. Madison Avenue Weller according to the police said Schmidt had left the machine there a few days before the shooting to be repaired.

Friday night about an hour after the shooting, Weller said Smith came to the garage and tried to get his car. At that time he was dressed in a ragged coat and Weller was uncertain whether he wore a hat or cap. Smith, Weller said appeared excited.

Harry worth, of 418 North Gay St. went to the Eastern police station yesterday and identified himself as the man who drove lath them and Smith’s home on the night of the shooting. He told police he will come forward sooner, but did not think his statement was of importance. He was told he would be one of the most important witnesses in the prosecution of Schmidt when he is caught and charged with the shooting.


Gives account of shooting

worth gave an account of the shooting as follows “I was approached Friday night at Patterson Park Avenue and Baltimore Street by a policeman who asked me to drive him to five of 11 South Collington Ave. He said there was some trouble there.”

“We went to the side alley and up the back stairs. With the aid of his light, the patrolman’s searched in the front room and then the back room but found nothing.”


Tells of four shots

“in the middle room, the man stepped out as the policeman opened the door. The officer told him he was wanted” “you don’t want me the man said and with these words the door was partly closed. I heard four successive shots and then another and then someone said “you would’ve done the same for May” I did not have a pistol or a light and I’d groped my way down the stairs and out front.”

An inquest will be held at 9 o’clock tonight at the Northeast police station by Dr. J. AIDS. S. Potter coroner.

Detectives asserted farms 
A party of four headquarters detectives armed with riot guns and wearing bulletproof vests left Baltimore in automobile yesterday morning for Wilmington Delaware on information that Schmidt was hiding on a farm near there. Those who made up the party were detectives Robert Bradley, Frederick Carol, Charles

Birmingham, and Frank Coleman

Failing to find any trace of Schmidt in or near Wilmington, the party went to Hillsboro Caroline County where they searched in the form of Alexander Kurtinski. They returned last night empty-handed after a trip of more than 375 miles

May he never be forgotten

 "His service "Honored" the City of Baltimore and the Police Department"

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End of Watch 2 March, 1924
City, St.     2016 E. Madison Avenue
Panel Number 6-E: 3
Cause of Death     Gunfire
District Worked Eastern

 

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Patrolman Frank L. Latham

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On this day in Baltimore Police History (2 March 1924), we lost our Brother, Patrolman Frank L. Latham to gunfire based on the following from the Baltimore Sun 3 March 1924: Headline - Patrolman Latham Dies from Wounds  - Policeman Shot by Man in House Succumbs to Johns Hopkins Hospital

Schmidt Sought as Killer
Harry Worth, who took Officer to Residents in Automobile Tells of Shooting - Patrolman Frank Latham, shot while on duty Friday night, died yesterday morning 2 March 1924  - police and detectives working on the case were roused by the news to a great figure in the search for the killer. Miss Ethel last him the murdered patrolman’s wife, and Mrs. Sophia Latham his mother, were at his bedside at Johns Hopkins hospital when the end came. The night before doctors had pronounced the patient out of danger, following a blood transfusion from motorcycle patrolman Lewis Zulauf. An internal hemorrhage of the wound near the heart set in early yesterday. Patrolman lath him lapsed into a coma and died without regaining consciousness. Informed of her husband’s death, Miss Latham fainted. Latham’s mother, who was ill herself, was present against her physician's advice seemed stunned.


Alleged a Murderer
 Sought

The murder, police say is Leon Schmidt five of 11 South Collington Ave. no trace of him has been found. It was believed that first that he had escaped in his automobile. Lieut. Michael Ward and Sgt. Charles Davis located the machinery yesterday at the garage of CW Weller at 2016 E. Madison Avenue Weller according to the police said Schmidt had left the machine there a few days before the shooting to be repaired.

Friday night about an hour after the shooting, Weller said Smith came to the garage and tried to get his car. At that time he was dressed in a ragged coat and Weller was uncertain whether he wore a hat or cap. Smith, Weller said appeared excited.

Harry worth, of 418 North Gay St. went to the Eastern police station yesterday and identified himself as the man who drove lath them and Smith’s home on the night of the shooting. He told police he will come forward sooner, but did not think his statement was of importance. He was told he would be one of the most important witnesses in the prosecution of Schmidt when he is caught and charged with the shooting.


Gives account of shooting

worth gave an account of the shooting as follows “I was approached Friday night at Patterson Park Avenue and Baltimore Street by a policeman who asked me to drive him to five of 11 South Collington Ave. He said there was some trouble there.”

“We went to the side alley and up the back stairs. With the aid of his light, the patrolman’s searched in the front room and then the back room but found nothing.”


Tells of four shots

“in the middle room, the man stepped out as the policeman opened the door. The officer told him he was wanted” “you don’t want me the man said and with these words the door was partly closed. I heard four successive shots and then another and then someone said “you would’ve done the same for May” I did not have a pistol or a light and I’d groped my way down the stairs and out front.”

An inquest will be held at 9 o’clock tonight at the Northeast police station by Dr. J. AIDS. S. Potter coroner.

Detectives asserted farms 
A party of four headquarters detectives armed with riot guns and wearing bulletproof vests left Baltimore in automobile yesterday morning for Wilmington Delaware on information that Schmidt was hiding on a farm near there. Those who made up the party were detectives Robert Bradley, Frederick Carol, Charles

Birmingham, and Frank Coleman

Failing to find any trace of Schmidt in or near Wilmington, the party went to Hillsboro Caroline County where they searched in the form of Alexander Kurtinski. They returned last night empty-handed after a trip of more than 375 miles

May he never be forgotten

 "His service "Honored" the City of Baltimore and the Police Department"

More details1 black devider 800 8 72

NameDescription
End of Watch 2 March, 1924
City, St.     2016 E. Madison Avenue
Panel Number 6-E: 3
Cause of Death     Gunfire
District Worked Eastern

 

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Donations

Donations help with web hosting, stamps and materials and the cost of keeping the website online. Thank you so much for helping BCPH. 

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POLICE INFORMATION

If you have copies of: your Baltimore Police Department Class Photo, Pictures of our Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper Articles relating to our department and or officers, Old Departmental Newsletters, Lookouts, Wanted Posters, and or Brochures. Information on Deceased Officers and anything that may help Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Detective Kenny Driscoll.

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How to Dispose of Old Police Items

Please contact Det. Ret. Kenny Driscoll if you have any pictures of you or your family members and wish them remembered here on this tribute site to Honor the fine men and women who have served with Honor and Distinction at the Baltimore Police Department. Anyone with information, photographs, memorabilia, or other "Baltimore City Police" items can contact Ret. Det. Kenny Driscoll at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. follow us on Twitter @BaltoPoliceHist or like us on Facebook or mail pics to 8138 Dundalk Ave. Baltimore Md. 21222

 

Copyright © 2002 Baltimore City Police History - Ret Det Kenny Driscoll 

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