The day of November 27, 1934 started off near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with a stakeout conducted by SAs Charles Winstead, James Metcalfe and C. E. McRae. From there, to a running gun battle with SAs Tom McDade and William "Bill" Ryan, the day ended with the lives lost of Inspector Samuel Cowley and SA Herman Hollis. Finally killed also was Nelson himself.
Although the author of this FBI document is not established, it is a summary of those events that day and the aftermath. (Obtained from the actual Dillinger file.)
See the murder summary by clicking here.