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Walter May
- Nov. 30, 1949 -
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Resided: |
PA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Nov. 30, 1949 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 45 yrs. of age |
| Agency |
Dept: | Erie Police Dept. - PA
626 State Street Erie, PA
16501 USA (814)870-1125 |
County: | Erie |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
22 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
PA
USA
Wed. Nov. 30, 1949
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Summary: |
Patrolman Walter May and Sergeant Leo Waldinger were shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a hostage taker at the G. Daniel Baldwin Building at 10th and State Streets. An irate WWII veteran had taken a US Veterans Administration director hostage at the location. Sergeant Waldinger, who was off duty but responded to the call anyway, and Patrolman May arrived at the scene at the same time and attempted to persuade the suspect to release the hostage. When the officers saw an opening they attempted to rush the suspect but were both shot and fatally wounded.
Both officers were transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries several days later. The suspect was apprehended and committed to a mental hospital. He died at age 65 on December 16, 1986, at Warren State Hospital.
Patrolman May had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and six child
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