Police Officer Raymond Vollertsen
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 26, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 26, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Vollertsen was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest two men for attempted robbery. As he handcuffed one of the men the other drew a handgun and opened fire, killing Officer Vollertsen. The store owner grabbed his gun and fired at the two fleeing suspects, wounding both.

Both men were later arrested, along with two other getaway drivers, and charged with Officer Vollertsen's murder and 25 robberies.

Officer Vollertsen had served with the Detroit Police Department for 1 year.