Paul Burgess Whitehead served in the U.S. Navy.
Detective Whitehead was shot and killed after he and another officer stopped a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of 37th Street and O Street. Unbeknownst to the officers the vehicle was stolen and the three occupants were escaped convicts from Indiana. As they approached the vehicle one of the suspects opened fire with a shotgun, mortally wounding Detective Whitehead. Detective Whitehead was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects. All three were apprehended and sentenced to life. One was paroled October 9, 1987. Another one died in prison May 11, 1989. Detective Whitehead was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Lincoln Police Department for four years.
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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.
Detective Whitehead gave the Lincoln Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lincoln 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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