Auxiliary Police Officer Joe Louis Jushaway, Waveland Police Department, Mississippi

Auxiliary Police Officer Joe Louis Jushaway

Waveland Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, December 21, 1974

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Joe Louis Jushaway

Officer Jushaway was shot and killed in the parking lot of a bar on Sycamore Street by a man he had a problem with earlier. On July 14, 1975, the man, 28, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Officer Jushaway,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waveland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 21, 2024