Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Solbraa was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. The suspect, a man who shot and killed his employer, a local farmer, shot and killed a member of a posse that later apprehended him.
The suspect was convicted of three counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in Waupun Prison in 1931.
Sheriff Solbraa was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. In 1940 his son was appointed undersheriff of Green County.
Survivors
Sheriff Solbraa was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Solbraa served with the Green County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Monroe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Solbraa.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Matthew Solbraa is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Matthew Solbraa's cause is highlighted.
How Matthew Solbraa Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Matthew Solbraa is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Matthew Solbraa was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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