Joseph Westlake

Murdered

Joseph Westlake, a resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island, was tragically killed on August 22, 1902, in an incident that shocked the small coastal community. Westlake, who was known locally as a fisherman and a somewhat reclusive figure, was found dead after being shot in a confrontation that quickly escalated into violence. The shooting took place near the waterfront, an area frequented by locals and tourists alike. Details of the events leading up to his death were initially sparse, but report ...Read More

Patrolman Joseph J. Westlake - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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