Officer John Patrick Watson

Murdered
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On December 25, 2003, Officer John Patrick Watson of the Kenai Police Department in Alaska was fatally shot while assisting the Alaska State Troopers in locating a vehicle of interest. The troopers had requested help in finding a silver Ford Excursion driven by a suspect who appeared intoxicated and agitated. Officer Watson spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the suspect's driveway. During the stop, the suspect acted aggressively, leading to a struggle in which he gained control ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Officer John Patrick Watson

    Male

    Kenai

    AK

    2003-12-25

    43

    Officer

    John Patrick Watson

    Yes

    11/20/2024

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