East Grand Forks Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, July 19, 1978
Kenneth 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
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