Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, June 3, 1920
Add to My HeroesJoseph Viola
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Viola succumbed to a gunshot sustained four days earlier when he was accidentally shot in the chest by his partner as they attempted to arrest a grand larceny suspect at 1717 Wall Street.
He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to the wound.
Deputy Viola was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Monday, May 31, 1920
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Viola,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orleans Parish.
R.I.P.
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