On April 27, 1901, Officer Zannella accidentally shot himself in the leg with his service revolver while chasing a man wanted to assaulting a street car conductor near 5th and Holmes. An infection developed as a result of the wound and Officer Zannella's leg was amputated but gangrene spread throughout his body. He died on May 19, 1901.

Officer Zannella, was with the agency for 18 months. He was born in Italy, survived by his wife, Blanche, and three children, Anthony, Mabel, and Josephine. Interred: Mount St. Mary's.

Article by Brent Marchant