Bio & Incident Details
Age: 47
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Stabbed
Incident Date: 4/18/1945
Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Patrolman Box was attempting to arrest a 26 year old army private wanted in connection with assaulting a 15-year-old girl. As Patrolman Box questioned the man, he suddenly produced a knife and cut Patrolman Box's throat.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. On October 17, 1945, President Truman commutted his sentence to life in prison.
Patrolman Box had been with agency for six years and is survived by his wife and six children.
