Police Officer Paul Garofalo, Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Police Officer Paul Garofalo

Wichita Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1980

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Paul Garofalo

Police Officer Paul Garofalo was shot and killed when he stopped to question two women in the street. As he did so a man emerged and fired a shotgun through the driver's window of the patrol car, killing Officer Garofalo.

The 30-year-old suspect was tried three times and each time was convicted of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life. On December 26th, 1999, he died in prison of liver cancer.

Officer Garofalo was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wichita Police Department for 17 months. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 5 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Died in prison

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Paul was and always will be my favorite uncle, but unfortunately, he was killed before I was born. My aunt lost her husband, my cousin lost her father, I lost my uncle, and our community lost a genuinely good officer. I have reviewed his life at least once a year sense as far back as I can remember. My heart still aches over it to the day. It is pathetic how ruthless these psycho cowards can be.

MICHAEL HERNANDEZ KCPM
Substance Abuse Center of Kansas

May 16, 2024