Detective Fred W. Nolan

Detective Fred W. Nolan | St. Cloud Police Department, Minnesota
St. Cloud Police Department, Minnesota
Detective Fred W. Nolan

St. Cloud Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Sunday, April 29, 1934

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Fred W. Nolan

Detective Fred Nolan was shot and killed while confronting a suspicious man on St. Germain Street at 1500 hours.

The officer grabbed the man on the shoulder and spun him around. As the man turned he fired a round, fatally wounding Detective Nolan.

The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in 1951.

Detective Nolan had been employed with the St. Cloud Police Department for only three months and was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 3 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Det. Nolan,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Cloud.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 29, 2024

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