Gramercy Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, October 18, 1999
Add to My HeroesMichael Charles Kahl, Sr.
Chief of Police Michael Kahl was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car rear-ended a flat-bed truck that was making a left turn.
Chief Kahl had served as the chief of the 8-officer Gramercy Police Department for approximately one year and had served in law enforcement for a total of 15 year.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 701
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsChief Kahl,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gramercy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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