Sergeant Edward W. Gundel
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 18, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 18, 1962
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Sergeant Gundel was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, for assault. Officers saw the man entering a building through a window and as Sergeant Gundel approached he was shot twice with a 16-gauge shotgun. The suspect was apprehended and charged with murder.

Sergeant Gundel had been with the agency for almost 25 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.