Private Eugene Yoakum, Alexandria Police Department, Virginia

Private Eugene Yoakum

Alexandria Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, September 27, 1964

Eugene Yoakum

Private Eugene Yoakum was shot and killed while responding to a call of unknown trouble at an apartment complex at 2906 Seay Street.

The man who shot him was shot and killed by other officers.

Private Yoakum was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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Pvt. Yoakum,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-.not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 27, 2018