Patrolman Frank Herman Wilke
End of Watch: Sun, Mar 25th, 1928
Date of Incident: Sun, Mar 25th, 1928
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 2 years
Age: 26
Incident
Patrolman Wilke was shot and killed after he and his partner spotted a stolen vehicle near 8th and Oldham Sreets. The officers approached the vehicle and started to question the occupants. One of the occupants retrieved a gun from the back seat and shot Patrolman Wilke in the neck, killing him. Patrolman Wilke's partner returned fire and killed the assailant.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There is 1 tribute for Patrolman Frank Herman Wilke.
Left on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
Thank you sir. Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.