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Patrolman Joseph G. Pudlick | Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

Patrolman

Joseph G. Pudlick

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch: Friday, February 4, 1972

Biographical Info

Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 4, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed

Patrolman Joseph Pudlick was shot and killed while assisting two Hennepin County deputies arrest a man on a mental commitment order at 2540 NE Quincy Street.

The suspect was apprehended and initially sentenced to 40 years. The conviction was overturned by the Minnesota Supreme Court after he was found incompetent. He was subsequently committed to a statement mental hospital until his death.

Patrolman Pudlick had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.