Patrolman Frank H. Wilke
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, March 24, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 24, 1928
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Wilke was shot and killed after he and his partner potted a stolen vehicle. Patrolman Wilke and his partner approached the vehicle at the corner of 8th street and Oldham Street. As the Officers were questioning the occupants of the vehicle, a 25 year old suspect, pulled a pistol that was concealed in the back of the seat. He fired once striking Patrolman Wilke in the neck, killing him.

Patrolman Wilkie's partner fired on the suspect, killing him before he could fire another shot.

Patrolman Wilke had been with the agency for 18 months.