Westwego Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, August 4, 1939
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 4, 1939
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Town Marshal Walter White was shot and killed when he responded to reports of an intoxicated man armed with a .22 caliber rifle at a local cannery.
Marshal White was shot in the head as he exited his patrol car.
The subject committed suicide after shooting Marshal White.
Marshal White had served with the Westwego Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and 10 children.