Officer Kenneth G. Nauska
Craig Police Department
Alaska
End of Watch: Sunday, January 30, 1966

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 30, 1966
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Convicted of murder

Officer Nauska was shot and killed from ambush while investigating a stabbing call. After checking on the victim Officer Nauska began walking back to his patrol car. He heard movement coming from a nearby bush and turned and pointed his flashlight towards the sound.

The suspect then opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, striking Officer Nauska in the chest. As Officer Nauska turned to retreat the suspect opened fire again, striking him in the back.

The suspect fled was arrested hiding under a nearby building several hours later.

Officer Nauska had served with the Craig Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife.