Waco Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, August 28, 1936
Add to My HeroesJ. M. Baskin
Patrolman Baskin was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance on Colcord Avenue involving a man who refused to a pay a one-dollar taxi fare. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun, mortally wounding Patrolman Baskin. The suspect was apprehended a short time later. Patrolman Baskin was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds ten days later.
The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years. He died in prison May 15, 1942.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 19, 1936
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest In Peace Patrolman J. M. Baskin. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Waco, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your family, friends, co-workers and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you shall burn forever in the lake of fire.
Amen.
B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
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