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Photograph: Police Officer William F. Konkel

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Police Officer William F. Konkel
Detroit Police Department
Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, January 18, 1932

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 813

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, January 18, 1932
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Konkel was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Oakman Boulevard and Grand River. The driver of the vehicle disregarded Officer Konkel's signals and drove into him and two other citizens. All three were taken to Redford Receiving Hospital where Officer Konkel was pronounced dead.

Officer Konkel had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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