Police Officer Harold F. Tullke, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Harold F. Tullke

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, December 12, 1964

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Harold F. Tullke

Officer Tullke was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a kidnapping suspect at St. Antoine and Hendrie streets.

Officer Tullke began pursuing the suspect and victim until the suspect crashed his vehicle into Officer Tullke's patrol car. Officer Tullke then chased the suspect on foot but was shot as he caught up with the suspect behind a home. Officer Tullke's partner shot and killed the suspect.

Officer Tullke was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 17 years
Badge 3287

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

abduction

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Officer Tullke,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 12, 2024