Trooper Joseph J. Welsch
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 13, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 13, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Trooper Welsch was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant with a Pennsylvania State Constable in Tioga County. As Trooper Welsch approached the suspect to arrest him, the suspect drew a gun and shot Trooper Welsch.

Trooper Welsch had been with the agency for almost five years and was survived by his wife.