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- Nov. 04, 1948 -
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Erie County Sheriff's Department Agency Patch
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.

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