DOUGLAS EDWARD WENDEL

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 44-E: 23
Department: Richmond, Virginia, P.D.
End of Watch: July 30, 2003
Cause: SHOT
Age: 41
Years of Service: 6
Description: Officer Wendel was shot and killed after responding to a call involving drug activity. Officer Wendel was at 33rd Street and Midlothian Turnpike questioning a male suspect when a second male approached from behind and shot him in the head and neck. Officer Wendel was transported to MCV Hospital where he died one hour later.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
