DET. SGT. JAMES HONSA
Star # 324 DET. DIV.
End of Watch 19 February 1919

Det. Sgt. James Honsa, while conducting a robbery investigation, observed the wanted armed robber enter a drinking establishment. As the offender entered, Sgt. Honsa confronted him. The offender fired three shots before the sergeant had time to draw his revolver. Sgt. Honsa was struck and sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He died in a hospital the next day.