Police Officer Carl Rolf, Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Carl Rolf

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, November 2, 1938

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Carl Rolf

Officer Carl Rolf was shot and killed as he and other officers raided an illegal drinking establishment. Officer Rolf and other officers were fired upon when entering the building. Officer Rolf was critically wounded. Two other officers returned fire, hitting the suspect who died from his injuries.

Officer Carl Rolf had served with the Springfield Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Officer Rolf, it has been 86 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Springfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 2, 2024