Federal Way Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 133
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: March 21, 2010
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Brian Walsh suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding to a an officer-involved shooting on 26th Avenue, SW.
After the initial response and search for suspects, Officer Walsh was posted on the perimeter to secure the shooting scene. At approximately 6:45 am he was found collapsed in his patrol car. Although medics attempted to revive him, Officer Walsh was pronounced dead at 7:21 am.
Officer Walsh was a service member of the Air National Guard and had served in law enforcement for eight years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.