Officer Waldron George Karp

Officer Waldron George Karp | Tustin Police Department, California
Tustin Police Department, California
Officer Waldron George Karp

Tustin Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, January 7, 1973

Waldron George Karp

Officer Karp succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one month earlier when he was shot while assisting deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Department on a call involving a man with a rifle. The deranged suspect had barricaded himself in a home. Officer Karp was shot by the man shortly after arriving on the scene.

The suspect was also shot and wounded before being taken into custody.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 43

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Wednesday, December 6, 1972
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Apprehended
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 12 Reflections

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 45th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 7, 2018

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths