Barron County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Wednesday, October 28, 1987
Add to My HeroesWally L. Larson
Sheriff Larson was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
Sheriff Larson died of injuries sustained when his squad car collided head-on with a semi tractor-trailer. Investigating officers believe that he may have suffered a heart attack. Sheriff Larson had been with the Barron County Sheriff's Department for 21 years, after serving with the Rice Lake Police Department.
Sheriff Larson was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2019
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