Detective Sergeant George Kaltenberger, Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

Detective Sergeant George Kaltenberger

Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Thursday, June 12, 1941

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George Kaltenberger

Detective Sergeant Kaltenberger was accidentally shot in the abdomen. While at work in the city's police station, now the old City Hall building, Detective Kaltenberger's own .45-caliber automatic dislodged from his holster, fell to the floor, and discharged.

He died one day after his 24th anniversary of his appointment to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Saturday, May 31, 1941

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Today as I go through my grandpa and grandmas (George and Ruth Kaltenberger) memorabilia I came across the many articles and pictures of your career and heroism. I was told stories by my grandpa (your son) but never knew the depth of your service. It’s a pleasure to have the opportunity to read and learn about you. Thank you for your service. I attended the 2001 Pikes Peak Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor fallen officers when your name was added and recognized as a fallen officer of Colorado Springs. Your strength, bravery and dedication live on through your family. Continue to rest in peace my dear Great Grandpa.

Lynette Hoogerhyde Colyer
Great Granddaughter

February 15, 2025