Patrol Special Police Officer Joseph W. Boswell
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 3, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: 2645

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 3, 1977
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrol Special Police Officer Joseph Boswell was shot and killed when he interrupted a drugstore robbery on his post. Two suspects had taken the five drugstore employees hostage. When Patrol Special Police Officer Boswell visited the drugstore at 9:00 pm, he was met by the gunmen, armed with a 12-gauge shotgun.

The suspects shot and killed Patrol Special Police Officer Boswell and fled the scene.

Patrol Special Police Officer Boswell had served as a special officer for 20 years.