Officer Down

Police Officer Craig Birkholz
Fond du Lac Wisconsin Police Department
End of Watch: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 67

Officer Craig Birkholz was fatally shot after he and another officer responded to a home at approximately 6:00 am for an emergency call.

When Officer Birkholz arrived, he and the second officer approached the home. A suspect opened fire from the second floor of the home, striking Officer Birkholz, the other officer, and a K9.

The suspect committed suicide during a standoff that followed the shooting.

Officer Birkholz had served with the Fond du Lac Police Department for two years and had previously served combat tours of duty with the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.