San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, April 1, 1926
Add to My HeroesBenjamin G. Root
Officer Benjamin Root was killed when his motorcycle crashed while he was pursuing a speeding vehicle.
Officer Root was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1072
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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