Lieutenant Joseph Vega
Charleston Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 12, 1955
Cause: Heart attack

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Lieutenant Vega suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to break up a fight between two airmen on Wentworth Street while off duty. One of the subjects attempted to flee the scene and was chased by another off duty patrolman. When the patrolman returned to the scene he found Lieutenant Vega on the ground.

Both suspects were charged with being drunk and disorderly and fighting in the street. They were both fined $100.