Aitkin Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, August 10, 1979
Add to My HeroesBenjamin Carl Christensen
Police Officer Ben Christensen suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to serve a warrant on a subject.
He had observed the subject and knew the man had an active warrant. He retrieved the warrant and as he returned to the man's location he collapsed. He was transported to Aitkin Hospital where he passed away.
Officer Christensen had served with the Aitkin Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and three siblings.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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