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Deputy Sheriff Valentine J. McDavis | Spokane County Sheriff's Department, Washington
Spokane County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Deputy Sheriff

Valentine J. McDavis

Spokane County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 12, 1928

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 12, 1928
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy McDavis was killed in a motorcycle accident while he and an attorney were en route to investigate a crime scene involving a manslaughter case. Another car failed to yield right of way and struck Deputy McDavis' motorcycle, throwing him into a pole and causing fatal injuries. The attorney, who was riding in the motorcycle's side car, was severely injured but recovered.

Deputy McDavis was a veteran of the British Army.