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Patrolman Albert A. Haupt, Sr. | Orland Park Police Department, Illinois
Orland Park Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Albert A. Haupt, Sr.

Orland Park Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, April 19, 1973

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: April 19, 1973
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Albert Haupt was accidentally shot and killed when his service revolver fell from its holster and discharged, with one round striking him in the chest.

Patrolman Haupt had served with the Orland Park Police Department as a part-time officer for two years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, father, sister and two brothers.