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Patrolman Walter J. Mashburn | Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman

Walter J. Mashburn

Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Saturday, July 16, 1932

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 537

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/15/1932

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Mashburn was shot and killed while responding to gunshots he heard while on patrol. As he rounded a corner he encountered a gunman and a running shootout took place. Patrolman Mashburn was struck several times in the lower body. He was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Patrolman Mashburn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following evening.
Patrolman Mashburn had been with the agency for three years.

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God bless you my brother. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten by your brothers and sisters in blue.

Mickey Rountree
Hamilton County Sheriff's Dept.

 

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