Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch Tuesday, August 3, 1937
Add to My HeroesWah Choon Lee
Officer Wah Lee was electrocuted when he grabbed a doorknob in a Wahiawa brothel during a raid in Wahiawa.
The owner of the brothel had been raided several times before and had rigged the doorknob to prevent officers from entering. The owner was charged with manslaughter as a result of Officer Lee's death.
Officer Lee had served with the Honolulu Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He was survived by his father, sister, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
- Weapon Unknown weapon
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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