Anoka Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, January 18, 1947
Verl C. Whinery
Officer Whinery was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at an accident scene at Seventh and Highway 10. He had just started directing traffic after transporting two accident victims to a local hospital. A driver slid on the icy road and slid into Officer Whinery.
Officer Whinery had been with the agency for seven months and was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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