Police Officer Teddy L. Bafford, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer Teddy L. Bafford

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Thursday, October 15, 1964

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Teddy L. Bafford

Police Officer Teddy Bafford was shot and killed in the 3300 block of Garrison Boulevard by a suspect he had just arrested for shooting at a two people moments earlier. The suspect was shot and wounded and then taken into custody by an off duty officer who came across the shooting scene.

The 16-year-old suspect was found incompetent to stand trial and committed at a state mental institution. On November 12, 1968, he was released from Clifton Perkins Mental Hospital to visit his grand-mother and never returned.

Officer Bafford had served with the Baltimore Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed

juvenile offender, EDP

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Officer Bafford,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 15, 2024