Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, June 26, 1880
Add to My HeroesJoseph Nelson
Officer Joseph Nelson was shot and killed as he and other officers attempted to quell a riot at a local sawmill. One other officer was also wounded.
The man who murdered Officer Nelson was arrested, convicted, and subsequently executed by hanging.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
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View all 8 ReflectionsNo passage of time will ever erase you service or the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.
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