Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Monday, September 29, 1930
Add to My HeroesWalter G. Cottle
Officer Cottle was shot and killed while walking his beat. Officer Cottle had noticed a suspicious person walking around the area. When Officer Cottle stopped him and asked him if he lived in the neighborhood, the suspect produced a handgun and shot Officer Cottle in the face, killing him.
A train bandit shot and killed by Oakland, California, Police a month later was believed to be the killer of Officer Cottle.
Officer Cottle had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for nine years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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