Bio & Incident Details
Age: 24
Tour: 2 years
Badge # 417
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 10/25/1969
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Begin was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner and to jail after arresting a man on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. The suspect was handcuffed and placed in the backseat of the patrol car. A female acquaintance of the suspect was allowed to ride to the police station in the backseat of the patrol car as well but was not handcuffed because she was not under arrest. As they were being driven to the police station the female produced a handgun and shot Officer Begin in the back of the head.
Both suspects fled the scene but were apprehended several days later. They were both found guilty of murdering Officer Begin and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Begin had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
