Evening star., 1921-03-05

Six persons were wounded, one
probably mortally, in Il running gun
fight last night between police Off
GERS and George Ewell, Colored, that
led from 10th and NJ streets north
west to 9th and l. streets before
Ewell was downed with five bullets
in his body.
The most seriously injured is Police
Sergt. ]. NJ. Roper of the second pre-
cinct, whose condition this morning
was SO serious that police surgeons at
Emergency Hospital held out no hope
for, his recovery He received two
bullet wounds, one of which penetrat
ed his liver.
Ewell, known as n pistol toter,"
held in the same hospital as a pris-
oner-patient, although seriously hurt.
is thought to have an even chance
for recovery. Others hit in the eN-
change of shots We're:
Bicycle Policeman Joseph + Wal
dron of the second precinct. who re-
Ceived a scalp wound. He is at Elmer
gency Hospital and is expected to re-
cover.
James Henry Conroy, a civilian. 456
NJ street southwest, who received
bullet wound in his left thigh. His
recovery is expected.
Lieut.. Henry II. Woodhouse. a wound
ed overseas veteran, residing at 920
9th street northwest. received an in
jury to his hand when he attacked
the fleeing colored man. He did not
go TO Il hospital.
Miss Dorothy Waltermeyer. 1906 Sth
street northwest, was cut about the
face when d bullet from Ewell's re-
volver passed through plate glass
window of Il store at 1929 9Th street,
where she was standing at the soda
counter. Her wounds were dressed at
the Office of a nearby physician.
Bedlam reigned along the route of
the fight as civilians Scurried to cover.
Discovered ON Fire Escape.
Ewell, who is thirty-six years old
and lives at 1909 Riggs street, was
discovered on the fire escape Of the
Woodwork apartment house, 10th
and NJ streets, about 1890 o'clock last
night. His presence there was tele-
phoned to the second precinct.
Bicycle Policeman Thomas j. Sulli-
van. on reserve duty in the station,
responded to the call, meeting BIZ
cycle Policeman Waldron on the street
and took him to the apartment house.
The two policemen went to the fourth
floor and out on the fire escape. They
descended the stairs and observed
the crouching form of "a colored man
on the third landing. Waldron call
ed to him. Hold up your hands," and
a shot was his reply.
Sullivan responded with shot or
two, and the colored man started to-
ward the ground. Waldron had re-
ceived a severe scalp wound and was
badly shocked, and it was impossible
for him to be of further assistance.
The fleeing colored man was pursued
by Sullivan in a running gunplay,
civilians taking up the pursuit and
following Ewell TO the front of 909
l. street, where he sought to hide in
the areaway.
Lieut. Sheetz, Acting Lieut.. Roper
Nd pnfic.r1an RnSSfnrI
ing, responding to second call,
overlook the negro and his pursuers
near where the former sought hid
ing place.
WoodhOuse Overtakes Fugitive.
Lieut. Woodhouse, wounded three
times in battles near Soissons France.
heard the pistol shots, and left his
home 10 learn what was taking place
He saw the fugitive, pistol in hand,
and pounced upon him. dealing him a
blow that sent him to the pavement.
Ewell quickly regained his feet. how
ever. and shot at Lieut.. Woodhouse.
Lieut.. Woodhouses again forced Ewell
to the pavement, where he dropped his
weapon. which was picked up by the
lieutenant.
Ewell was promptly captured. 1t
was then discovered that he had been
wounded. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital. where he was placed in d
ward under police guard.
Roper IndulEes in Jest.
This is the end OF a perfect day."
remarked Sergt. Roper, weak from loss
of blood and being strengthened by
the injection OF d salt solution.
If you notify my wife" he added.
take doctor along, as she is in a
bad way
IF I have to go." he concluded. II
am ready"
Mrs. Roper was found al the family
home, sos x street northeast, and
Immediately went TO the hospital as did
relatives Of Policeman Wa!dron and Mr..
Conroy
Sergt. Roper is one Of the most
popular members of the second pre-
cinct command. and is held in high
esteem by Mai. Gessford and other
high officials of the department.
Strict attention 10 duty won him pro-
motions, and. it is stated. he probably
would have received the next pro-
motion 10 put him second in com
mand Of a precinct He had planned
a trip TO Atlanta. Ga. tomorrow, with
prisoners for the federal prison.
Policeman Wdldrou has been on the
police force about twenty-five years
having previously served rs a mem
Der OF the fire department. He has
participated in the successful investi-
CATION of eight murder cases. il is