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Resided:
MN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 05, 1895
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
New Ulm Police Dept.
MN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Night Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MN
USA
Fri. Jul. 05, 1895
Summary:
Officer Albert Winkelmann was shot and killed from ambush while making his nightly rounds. He was shot once in the neck.
A local veterinarian who held a grudge against Officer Winklemann was charged with his murder but later acquitted. His murder remains officially unsolved.
Officer Winkelmann had served with the agency for less than one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
