New Ulm Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Thursday, June 23, 1966
Add to My HeroesPaul D. Renner
Patrolman Renner was accidentally shot and killed when another officer's shotgun discharged as he attempted to clean it. The other officer was attempting to open the chamber of the gun when it discharged. The buckshot traveled through the open doorway of the locker room and struck Patrolman Renner as he stood in the dispatch room.
Patrolman Renner had only served with the agency for 1 month. He was survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Renner.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 23, 2021
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