California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Tuesday, March 1, 1932
Add to My HeroesJ. W. Shuman
Officer J.W. Shuman accidentally shot and killed himself while cleaning his service weapon in a room used as the department's armory. He was found with his partially assembled revolver and five cartridges that he had taken out.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Shuman,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 1, 2022
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