Detective Paul Gottfried, St. Paul Police Department, Minnesota

Detective Paul Gottfried

St. Paul Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Sunday, August 3, 1919

Paul Gottfried

Detective Gottfried was shot and killed as he and other officers attempted to arrest a counterfeiting suspect. As Gottfried confronted the man in the kitchen a struggle ensued and Detective Gottfried was shot. The suspect was apprehended by a neighbor.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Not available

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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 94th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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 Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2013