Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Tuesday, March 2, 1915
Add to My HeroesWillie R. Gawen
Officer Willie Gawen was killed in a bicycle accident while on patrol with a fellow officer near 7th and Q Streets, NW.
Officer Gawen's partner heard a noise and when he turned around he discovered Officer Gawen laying in the street unconscious. It is believed that Officer Gawen struck a pile of debris that had been put in the street following a fire at 1526 7th Street.
Officer Gawen had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two young children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Bicycle accident
- Incident Date Monday, March 1, 1915
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