Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1902 — SHOT DEAD BY POLICE OFFICER [ARTICLE]

SHOT DEAD BY POLICE OFFICER

Peace Guardian Is Stabbed and Forced to Defend Himself. Arcola, Illinois, special: Policeman Walter Craft shot and killed William W. Gamble on the main street of Arcola. Craft now lies in a critical condition from injuries received in the battle with Gamble, his brother Walter and Winnie Whitley, a broomcom cutter. William Gamble and Whitely had been drinking and when Craft tried to quiet them a fight ensued. One of the trio stabbed the officer in the neck. Craft then drew his revolver and shot William Gamble. The coroner’s jury exonerated Craft. The decedent was 21 years old and married.