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Patrolman William Walsh | Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

William Walsh

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 20, 1909

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 253

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: October 20, 1909
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman William Walsh drowned after accidentally falling into the Monongahela River. His body was recovered on November 5th, 1909, sixteen days after disappearing.

Patrolman Walsh had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.