Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, February 13, 1948
Add to My HeroesJoseph Daniel Benedict
Officer Benedict was shot and killed as he was investigating a taxi cab robbery. The suspect was later trapped and arrested by police when he kept a date with his girlfriend.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. On July 7, 1949, just two hours before his scheduled execution, he committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor blade.
Officer Benedict had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide in prison
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