Waco Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, August 28, 1936
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 19, 1936
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Patrolman J. M. Baskin was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance on Colcord Avenue involving a man who refused to pay a one-dollar taxi fare.
The suspect opened fire with a shotgun, mortally wounding Patrolman Baskin. The suspect was apprehended a short time later. Patrolman Baskin was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds ten days later.
The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years. He died in prison on May 15, 1942.
Patrolman Baskin was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.