Patrolman Clayton Olson
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Sunday, August 9, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 9, 1931
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Olson was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious man on East Lake Street. When he followed the man into an alley the suspect opened fire with a .45 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Olson six times. The suspect then fled the scene. Patrolman Olson was able to stagger out of the alley but died before medical assistance arrived. During a manhunt the suspect was shot and killed by another officer.

Patrolman Olson had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter.