mirkwood Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 I work out of the Welcker substation. Deputy Michael S. Welcker Died on February 24, 1994 Age 38 Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office Homicide: Handgun Deputy Welcker was killed by a prison parolee wanted for questioning in an assault. Officers went to a Taylorsville apartment where they believed the man was hiding. As they attempted to pick the lock, the man fired through the door with a 9mm pistol. Deputy Welcker, 40, was struck outside the panel of his body armor and died a few minutes later. Sgt. Larry Marx was wounded but recovered. As officers returned fire, the suspect retreated to the rear of the apartment and committed suicide. Deputy Welcker was single and had been a police officer for five years. He is buried in Valley View Memorial Park, Salt Lake County. His bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by the citizens of Salt Lake County. Vort, Traveler, NeuroTypical and 4 others 4 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedleinA Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Sad events all around. I did take some... 'minor' comfort... in reading he was single. mirkwood and Anddenex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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