Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 22, 1901
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 4
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: May 15, 1901
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Mounted Officer John Wulbers succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was thrown to the ground while attempting to mount a runaway horse near the intersection of King Street and South Street.
He had grabbed onto the horse's mane when the animal bolted, knocking him into a pole. He struck his head on the ground and suffered a severe head injury. He succumbed to his injuries seven days later.
Officer Wulbers had served with the Honolulu Police Department as a mounted police officer for several years. He was survived by his parents.