Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, January 18, 1932
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: 813
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 18, 1932
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Konkel was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Oakman Boulevard and Grand River. The driver of the vehicle disregarded Officer Konkel's signals and drove into him and two other citizens. All three were taken to Redford Receiving Hospital where Officer Konkel was pronounced dead.
Officer Konkel had served with the Detroit Police Department for nearly 2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.