Petaluma Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, February 1, 1998
Add to My HeroesVilho O. Ahola
Police Officer Vilho O. Ahola succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on November 7th, 1969, when he was shot in the neck and rendered a quadriplegic.
He had responded to a domestic disturbance at 818 I Street and was standing by as the female party removed items from the residence. A short time later, the male subject produced a small handgun and ordered Officer Ahola to hand over his service weapon. A struggle ensued for the suspect's weapon and Officer Ahola was shot in the neck.
After Officer Ahola passed away the Sonoma County Coroner's Office ruled his death a result of complications of quadriplegia due to a gunshot wound to the neck.
Officer Ahola had served with the Petaluma Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 70
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, November 7, 1969
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Convicted of assault
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