Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, April 23, 1944
Add to My HeroesWallace J. Muscovich
Officer Muscovich was shot and killed when he attempted to apprehend an armed robbery suspect while off duty. He observed the suspect shoot a store owner and then flee. He followed the man to a hotel and was engaged in a gunfight in the second-floor hallway. He struck the suspect three times and killed him, but not before being fatally wounded himself. He succumbed to his injuries one week after the incident.
Officer Muscovich had been acting as an Emergency Patrolman, filling in for an officer who had been called to serve in WWII, for ten months. He was survived by his wife and 8-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, April 16, 1944
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Muscovich,
On today, the 73rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oakland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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