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- Oct. 31, 1961 -
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Fond Du Lac Police Dept. Patch
Resided: WI, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 31, 1961
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Fond du Lac Police Dept. - WI
126 N. Main Street  
Fond du Lac, WI   54935   USA
(920)322-3710
County: Fond du Lac
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 6
On The Job: 11 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: WI   USA   Tue. Oct. 31, 1961
Summary: Patrolman Nick Klaske was shot and killed after responding to a burglary call at a local gas station. When he arrived he surprised three suspects in the act of robbery and engaged the suspects in a foot pursuit, during which one of the suspects suddenly turned and opened fire with a .25 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Klaske in the abdomen. Patrolman Klaske succumbed to his wounds two days later.

The suspects were captured near Sun Prairie in Dane County a short time later after a 70 mile high speed chase. The suspect who killed Patrolman Klaske was convicted of his murder and burglary and sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison. The other suspects were convicted of second degree murder and burglary and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Patrolman Klaske had served with the agency for 11 years and was survived by his expectant wife and three children

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