Arlington County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, April 15, 1977
Add to My HeroesJohn Whiteoak Buckley
Police Officer John Buckley was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery at the intersection of South Glebe Road and Columbia Pike at 3:30 pm.
He was en route home following traffic court when the robbery call was broadcast. He was the first unit on scene and was walking up the steps to the bank lobby when a suspect exited. He was attempting to take the man into custody when a second subject approached him from behind and fatally shot him.
The getaway driver was arrested and sentenced to two years in prison. The subject who shot him was never apprehended.
Officer Buckley had served with the Arlington County Police Department for almost five years. He was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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View all 26 ReflectionsI am sorry that your killer was never apprehended brother. I hope that karma gave him what he deserves.
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