Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 2, 1938
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 2, 1938
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Carl Rolf was shot and killed as he and other officers raided an illegal drinking establishment. Officer Rolf and other officers were fired upon when entering the building. Officer Rolf was critically wounded. Two other officers returned fire, hitting the suspect who died from his injuries.
Officer Carl Rolf had served with the Springfield Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife.