Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, October 24, 1931
Add to My HeroesWilfred 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 1616
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsTerrible tragedy Officer Golla. May you and your wife rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 28, 2019
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