Patrolman Thomas Martin Giltner

Photo of Patrolman Thomas Martin Giltner
End of Watch: Mon, Jun 2nd, 1919
Date of Incident: Mon, Jun 2nd, 1919
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year & 3 months
Age: 48

Survivors

His wife, five daughters and three sons

Incident

Patrolman Giltner was walking his foot beat near 7th & Broadway when an individual fatally shot him in the abdomen with a pistol. A suspect was arrested but was acquited in a trial. The murder remains unsolved.

Agency

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The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Patrolman Thomas Martin Giltner.

Left on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020

Thank you for your service to our city.