 On 30 November 1939 the "SS-Gruppenführer" Fritz Katzmann from "Selbstschutz" who led the murder operations earlier in Wrocław, and in Katowice, was appointed the Higher SS and Police Leader (SSPF) of occupied Radom.His arrival was followed by wonton violence and plunder for personal gain.Katzmann ordered the execution of Jewish leaders right away.