New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Monday, May 29, 1978
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 2169
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: May 29, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer James Washington was killed when he was struck by an elevator at the Beach 41st Street Houses in Far Rockaway.
He was inspecting the elevator shaft after discovering vandals had damaged the doors. He was hit in the back of the head by the elevator as it descended.
Officer Washington had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife.