Police Officer Harold F. Tullke, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Harold F. Tullke

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, December 12, 1964

Harold F. Tullke

Officer Tullke was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a kidnapping suspect at St. Antoine and Hendrie streets.

Officer Tullke began pursuing the suspect and victim until the suspect crashed his vehicle into Officer Tullke's patrol car. Officer Tullke then chased the suspect on foot but was shot as he caught up with the suspect behind a home. Officer Tullke's partner shot and killed the suspect.

Officer Tullke was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

abduction

Most Recent Reflection

View all 3 Reflections

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 12, 2011