Paul A. Kraby.
Patrolman Paul Kraby was shot and killed in an ambush attack while he walked his beat at 1:15 a.m. The shooter waited for his target on the driveway of the coal yard at 515 East Maine Street. As soon as Patrolman Kirby walked by, he was shot more than 21 times, with 18 bullets striking his body. Ten days later, a former policeman was arrested and charged with his murder. The prosecuting attorney contended that he killed Patrolman Kraby with a shot intended for another policeman whom he held a grudge against. He was acquitted on April 27, 1935. Patrolman Kraby was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Stoughton Police Department for nine months.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Kraby served with the Stoughton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stoughton community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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