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Resided:
NY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 04, 1948
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Erie County Sheriff's Dept.
NY
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NY
USA
Thu. Nov. 04, 1948
Summary:
Deputy Joseph Wachowiak was killed after being struck on the head and beaten with a broken mop handle during a jail escape involving five inmates. The leader was captured and charged with First Degree Murder.
Deputy Wachowiak was survived by his wife and three children.
