Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle

Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle | Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle

Alaska State Troopers, Alaska

End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 2001

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Hans-Peter Roelle

Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle was shot and killed following a pursuit of a suspect in Wasilla, Alaska.

The suspect had pushed his girlfriend out of a moving vehicle and then fled the scene when medical personnel and troopers arrived. A pursuit ensued and was called off as speeds exceeded 100 mph. Trooper Roelle and another trooper then proceeded to the suspect's home. As Trooper Roelle took cover behind a fence in the front yard, the suspect fired three shots, striking Trooper Roelle once in the head and killing him instantly. The shooter then murdered his two children before committing suicide.

Trooper Roelle had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

The State of Alaska dedicated the weigh station on Glenn Highway in memory of Trooper Roelle as the Trooper Hans-Peter Roelle Memorial Scales Station. In 2008 the Alaska State Troopers named a new K9 Roelle in Trooper Roelle's honor.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Committed suicide

vehicle pursuit, domestic

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Hans:
Just read through the many comments about your many positive attributes and I thought I'd add something few people know about your accomplishments.
Upon your assignment to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement unit of the Alaska State Troopers we required you to have your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with all endorsements. The six weeks of training with the Alaska Teamster Employer Training Trust, d/b/a Center for Employee Education (CEE). You exemplified in a positive way the profession of an Alaska State Trooper, and to recognize that quality you graduated top of your class with your CDL.
You was of great help with our Truck Safety Program and highly respected in the trucking industry. Hans, I miss you and like many of the comments, rarely a day goes by I don't remember you.

Retired SGT Brad Brown (Dudley Do-Right)
Alaska State Troopers, January 1973 to March 1999.

December 15, 2024

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