East Grand Forks Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, July 19, 1978
Add to My HeroesKenneth M. Olson
Patrol Officer Kenneth Olson was shot and killed while answering a prowler call on Ninth Street Northeast at 2:30 am.
While investigating the call the man who called to report the prowler opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer Olson in the chest.
Officer Olson had served with the East Grand Forks Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 543
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsI grew up having Kenny as a good friend. We used to go hunting and fishing together. I will never forget the football and baseball games played with his brothers and cousin at the Olson farm.
Kenny's death was one of the reasons I went into Law Enforcement.
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