Trooper Alvin V. Kohler
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 19, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 11 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 19, 1978
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Kohler was shot and killed in Miami by a runaway teenager while assisting a disabled motorist. A tow truck driver at the scene was also shot and killed.

Trooper Kohler was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had been with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 months.