Patrolman James C. Jantz, Sauk County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

Patrolman James C. Jantz

Sauk County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Monday, August 21, 1961

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James C. Jantz

Patrolman Jantz was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped three armed men in the Lake Delton area. The three men were wanted in Chicago for several murders and for shooting at police officers.

The suspects were all found guilty of Patrolman Jantz's murder. They were sent to prison and eventually paroled.

Patrolman Jantz had served with the Sauk County Sheriff's Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled

felony stop

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I was at the Sauk County Law Enforcement Memorial this morning and had the privilege of hearing one of your sons speak. As a survivor myself his speech resonated, it was heartfelt and brought tears. The love and impact is forever. The importance of honoring and remembering is so important. You would be so proud as a father of your sons speech,...but you already know that as you watch over your sons, from heaven.

G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

May 20, 2024