Patrolman William A. Burgholzer, Jr.

Patrolman William A. Burgholzer, Jr. | Oswego Police Department, Illinois
Oswego Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman William A. Burgholzer, Jr.

Oswego Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, January 18, 1972

William A. Burgholzer, Jr.

Patrolman William Burgholzer suffered a fatal heart attack while searching for several suspects who had just robbed a grocery store. He was assisting at a roadblock and had stopped a bus. As he began to search the bus he collapsed.

Patrolman Burgholzer had served with the Oswego Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge 5

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Officer Burgholzer's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 9-28-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police

October 2, 2017

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