Evansville Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, April 14, 1862
Add to My HeroesJohn Welch
Constable John Welch succumbed from injuries suffered the previous day when he was shot by an escapee.
Constable Welch had located the suspect hiding on a flatboat. As he approached the boat the suspect opened fire, striking Constable Welch twice. After falling, the suspect's mother beat Constable Welch with a stick. Other officers transported him to a local hospital where he died the next day.
Constable Welch was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, April 13, 1862
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsConstable Welch,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Evansville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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