Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Knobbe was shot and killed after a short chase of a stolen vehicle. He had noticed the vehicle which matched a description of a stolen vehicle earlier in the evening. After a short chase the vehicle crashed and Patrolman Knobbe approached it. As he opened the door the suspect shot Patrolman Knobbe in the stomach. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to death but had his sentenced commuted to life. He was later shot and killed during a prison escape attempt.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Knobbe served with the Denver Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Knobbe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Carl B. Knobbe is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Denver Police Department, 55 of 74 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 74.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carl B. Knobbe's cause is highlighted.
How Carl B. Knobbe Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed during prison escape
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carl B. Knobbe is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carl B. Knobbe was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
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