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Chief of Police Dennis Titla, Sr. | San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Chief of Police

Dennis Titla, Sr.

San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 12, 1960

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Arizona

Incident Date: 4/12/1960

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted

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Chief Titla was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two suspects. The two men attacked the chief, gained control of his service weapon, and shot him three times.

Both suspects were apprehended and convicted of Chief Titla's murder.

Chief Titla was survived by his wife and three children.

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You were gone when I was 5 years old, too soon. I never knew you well but now that I am a father, I try to be present for my 3 sons. God bless you.

Steve Titla
Son
August 29, 2011

 

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