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Chief of Police William Peter Katke, Sr. | Pleasant Ridge Police Department, Michigan
Pleasant Ridge Police Department, Michigan

Chief of Police

William Peter Katke, Sr.

Pleasant Ridge Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Thursday, September 29, 1955

Biographical Info

Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: September 29, 1955
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Katke suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting an ambulance crew handle a previous heart attack victim. The chief helped carry the victim to the ambulance. When he returned to his patrol car he collapsed and died at the scene.

Chief Katke had served with the agency for 28 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.