Police Officer George E. Krueger
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, August 20, 1955

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 20, 1955
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Krueger was shot and killed while he and four other officers attempted to arrest a man for threatening to kill his wife in an apartment building. The suspect opened fire on the officers who were in the hallway, striking Officer Krueger with a shotgun blast. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers.