Pittston City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, June 13, 1930
Add to My HeroesValentine "Walter" Boos
Special Police Officer Valentine Boos died from complications of an injury sustained when he was assaulted while attempting to make an arrest at Rutitis' Hall on North Main Street.
The man he was attempting to arrest, an amateur boxer, kicked him in the leg, causing his ankle to break. Officer Boos was admitted to the hospital where he developed pneumonia and subsequently died. The man who assaulted him was charged with murder but acquitted at court.
Officer Boos had served with the Pittston Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Thursday, May 15, 1930
- Weapon Person
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThank You for your service and your sacrifice! Love your granddaughter Ann Marie Boos
Ann Marie Reilly
August 22, 2020
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