Thomas E. Buntrock
End of Watch: 12/2/1979
Age: 43
Rank: Chief
Agency: Mequon Police Department
Length of Service: 19 years
County: Ozaukee
Location On Memorial: IV
Incident Surrounding Death
Chief Buntrock exchanged himself for an infant (2 1/2 months) hostage held by an armed robbery suspect. Chief Buntrock was killed in an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and backup officers.