Patrolman Joseph G. Pudlick
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Friday, February 4, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 4, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 40 years

Patrolman Pudlick was shot and killed while assisting two deputies arrest a man on a mental commitment order on Quincy Street North. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 40 years.

Patrolman Pudlick had been with the agency for 28 years and was survived by his wife and four children.