Police Officer Wilfred F. Golla, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Wilfred F. Golla

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, October 24, 1931

Wilfred F. Golla

Officer Wilfred Golla was shot and killed while pursuing a robbery suspect.

Officer Golla was informed by a citizen that a nearby market had just been robbed and the proprietor had been shot. Officer Golla proceeded to pursue the suspect who opened fire on him at St. Aubin and Antietam Streets, striking Officer Golla in the head.

Officer Golla had served with the agency for 2 years and was assigned to the 3rd Precinct. He was briefly survived by his wife who died a week later following the deaths of her newborn baby and her husband in the same week.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

foot pursuit, robbery

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 3, 2014