California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Sunday, April 5, 1970
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 6520
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 5, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Officer Walter Frago was one of four California Highway Patrol officers who was slain in an incident that became to be known as the Newhall Incident.
Officer Frago has served with the California Highway Patrol for two years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.