Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 29, 1926
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 29, 1926
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Howard Atwell was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Washington Street while pursuing a vehicle.
Patrolman Atwell had served with the Wilmington Police Department for 11 years.