Deputy Sheriff Walter Leslie Francis
Hamilton County Sheriff's Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, May 20, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Monday, May 20, 1935
Weapon Used: Officer's shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Francis was accidentally shot and killed when his shotgun discharged as he removed it from the trunk of his patrol car. The blast struck him in the abdomen, killing him instantly. He was participating in a search for an armed suspect at the time of the incident.