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Police Officer Walter L. Darsee | Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Walter L. Darsee

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Friday, June 4, 1926

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 1210

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 4, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Officer Darsee was shot and killed by a suspect believed to be a watchman at a speakeasy at 7567 Vernor Street. His body was taken to a barn at 5500 Tarnow Street and dumped there.

The watchman was arrested, charged with murder, and acquitted. The watchman said he thought he was a hi-jacker.

Officer Darsee had served with the Detroit Police Department for 4 years. He had served as a U.S. Marine during World War 1. He was survived by his wife, three children, his parents and a brother.