Police Officer John J. Walsh

Police Officer John J. Walsh | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
Police Officer John J. Walsh

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, January 9, 1929

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John J. Walsh

Police Officer John Walsh was killed after being struck by a car driven by a man who had been drinking.

The crash occurred at Broadway and Lafayette Streets.

Officer Walsh had been with the agency for 26 years and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 26 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Not available

drunk driver

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Officer Walsh,
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 St. Louis.

R.I.P.
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January 9, 2019

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