Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, September 20, 1948
Add to My HeroesSandy William Washington
Patrolman Sandy Washington was shot and killed an incident that has become known as the "Paseo Massacre."
Patrolman Washington had served with the Kansas City Police Department for two years and served three years with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Four members of the Kansas City Police Department were shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call at 1334 Paseo Road. The suspect was creating problems with his neighbors. The first officers to arrive were Patrolman Neaves and Washington. As they were placing the suspect under arrest, his brother exited the building with a shotgun. He fired at Patrolman Neaves point blank, killing him. The original suspect then took the shotgun from his brother and killed Patrolman Washington as he rushed to aid his partner. The suspects then removed a shotgun from the officer's patrol car.
When Patrolman Perrine and Sergeant Wells arrived on the scene they exchanged gunfire with the suspects. Patrolman Perrine was shot and killed during the exchange and Sergeant Wells was seriously wounded. Both suspects were killed along with an innocent bystander. Sergeant Wells died seven days later from his gunshot wounds.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Washington et al,
Your sacrifice and willingness to risk your life to save others is a testament as to what kind of man you were. Thanks for being there for your fellow officers, and thanks for serving during WWII. Your service to the citizens of Kansas and your service to this great nation are/is greatly appreciated by your fellow law enforcement officers, far and near.
Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret) & NVD
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nv.) & NVDPS
September 20, 2021
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