United States of America
Headstone of Paul Garofalo
U.S. Army · United States United States

Paul Garofalo

Died November 8, 1980

Paul Garofalo served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer Paul Garofalo was shot and killed when he stopped to question two women in the street. As he did so a man emerged and fired a shotgun through the driver's window of the patrol car, killing Officer Garofalo. The 30-year-old suspect was tried three times and each time was convicted of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life. On December 26th, 1999, he died in prison of liver cancer. Officer Garofalo was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Wichita Police Department for 17 months.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Media
Paul Garofalo
Paul Garofalo 0 views
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wichita Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 60-E · Line 6 cut as PAUL GAROFALO
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier neuraspine_01krbxtpetrssk1d4x59019atg
Record added August 2, 2026 neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by neuraweb.nw
Last updated August 2, 2026

This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.

Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Paul. Claim this record.

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.

Police Officer Garofalo gave the Wichita Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Wichita community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Add your own tribute to Paul.

Leave a Tribute
↑