New Ulm Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1895
Add to My HeroesAlbert Winkelmann
Officer Albert Winkelmann was shot and killed from ambush while making his nightly rounds. He was shot once in the neck.
A local veterinarian who held a grudge against Officer Winklemann was charged with his murder but later acquitted. His murder remains officially unsolved.
Officer Winkelmann had served with the agency for less than one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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