Police Officer James O. Washington
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Monday, May 29, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: Monday, May 29, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Washington was killed when he was struck by an elevator at the Beach 41st Street Houses in Far Rockaway. Officer Washington was inspecting the elevator shaft after descivoring the doors had been damaged by vandals. He was hit in the back of the head as the elevator descended.