Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, December 12, 1964
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 3287
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 12, 1964
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Tullke was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a kidnapping suspect at St. Antoine and Hendrie streets.
Officer Tullke began pursuing the suspect and victim until the suspect crashed his vehicle into Officer Tullke's patrol car. Officer Tullke then chased the suspect on foot but was shot as he caught up with the suspect behind a home. Officer Tullke's partner shot and killed the suspect.
Officer Tullke was survived by his wife.