Omaha Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch: Friday, July 17, 1936
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 17, 1936
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Detective Joseph Treglia was shot and killed by a burglary suspect in front of 3311 Harney Street while he and another detective transported the man to jail.
The man produced a hidden gun and shot both detectives, fatally wounding Detective Treglia. The other detective returned fire and killed the suspect. The detective then took Detective Treglia to Nicholas Senn Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
Detective Treglia had served with the Omaha Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and sister.