Police Officer John Leonard Shaw, Breckenridge Police Department, Texas

Police Officer John Leonard Shaw

Breckenridge Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, June 11, 1949

John Leonard Shaw

Officer John Shaw was shot and killed in the line of duty. He was attempting to serve a warrant for assault to cause death when he was shot. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison on September 16, 1949.

Officer Shaw had also served as a fireman with the Ranger Fire Department before being joining the police department. He was survived by hos wife.

Bio

Age 44
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

warrant service

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Shaw,
On today, the 69th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Breckinridge. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 11, 2018