He was survived by his wife and several children.
Patrolman Printz was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in an alley. The suspect had repeatedly harassed and threatened his sisters, who got a larger portion of an inheritance than he did. During one of the episodes of harassment Patrolman Printz was called to the scene. While there the suspect pulled a gun and shot Patrolman Printz in the chest. The man then fled and was never apprehended.
In addition to his service in law enforcement, Patrolman Printz was a veteran of the Union Army in the Civil War.
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