Trooper Charles E. Ullrich
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 17, 1926
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 5 months
Badge Number: 232

Trooper Ullrich was shot and killed while on an undercover assignment in Freehold. He and another trooper were assisting the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office conduct an investigation to gather evidence on several disorderly houses.

While at a notorious roadhouse their identities became known by the proprietor and his assistant, who both opened fire on the troopers. Trooper Ullrich was killed and his partner was wounded.

Trooper Ullrich had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife.

 
Photograph: Trooper Charles E. Ullrich

Patch image: New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

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