Officer Joseph Walsh, San Francisco Police Department, California

Officer Joseph Walsh

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, July 4, 1922

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Joseph Walsh

Officer Walsh was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest four suspects who had just done an armed robbery. When Officer Walsh encountered the suspects they shot him twice. Officer Walsh was taken to a local hospital, but died while in surgery.

Officer Walsh was survived by his two sons. He was preceded in death by his wife.

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Age 61
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender At large

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Officer Walsh,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Francisco.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 4, 2022