In Memory of Officer James A. Krupp

In Memory of Officer James A. Krupp

April 15, 1964

Officer James Krupp was serving warrants with his partner in the area of Fifteenth Avenue South and Twenty-sixth Street on April 15th, 1964. These officers were unaware of a vehicle pursuit being conducted by another officer who was transmitting on a different radio channel. As Officer Krupp and his partner entered the intersection their vehicle was struck by the pursuing police car, killing Krupp and injuring his partner.