End of Watch December 19, 1917
Agency Northern Pacific Railway Police Department
County King County
Railroad Policeman Applestell was shot while attempting to apprehend burglary suspects in the Auburn, Washington, rail yards. Policeman Applestell had observed the men loading stolen liquor into a vehicle and attempted to arrest them. The men opened fire, killing Policeman Applestell.
A railroad switchman and several other railroad employees were charged with murder in connection with his death.
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