Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 19, 1957
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 19, 1957
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Coldren was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to arrest a man on a trespassing warrant. When they located the man he led them on a short pursuit. After stopping he opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Patrolman Coldren. Patrolman Coldren was able to return fire and kill the suspect.