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Patrolman J. M. Baskin | Waco Police Department, Texas Waco Police Department, Texas

Patrolman

J. M. Baskin

Waco Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Friday, August 28, 1936

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 47

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/19/1936

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Arrested

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Patrolman Baskin was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance on Colcord Avenue involving a man who refused to a pay a one-dollar taxi fare. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun, mortally wounding Patrolman Baskin. The suspect was apprehended a short time later. Patrolman Baskin was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds ten days later.

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I just read the memorial for Officer Baskin. How sad to think that his life was taken for the theft of service of a one dollar taxi fare. Nonetheless, he gave his life for us and he will always be remembered as a true American hero. God bless the family of Officer Baskin.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.
April 26, 2005

 

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