Bio & Incident Details
Age: 63
Tour: 37 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/15/1961
Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect: Shot and wounded
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Patrolman Hagel was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a tavern on Summer Avenue. He had gotten off duty and was heading home when he stopped at the tavern to return a borrowed car to a friend. While he was sitting inside two men entered and announced a holdup. Patrolman Hagel drew his weapon and one of the suspects opened fire, striking Officer Hagel in the head and twice in the body. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Hagel returned fire and wounded the suspect, who was arrested a short time later.
Patrolman Hagel had served with the agency for 37 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and four daughters.
