Burbank Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 1961
Joseph R. Wilson
Officer Joe Wilson was killed when his police motorcycle was broadsided while he was on patrol.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.
Officer Wilson was a veteran of WWII and had served with the Burbank Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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