Anne Arundel County Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Sunday, November 25, 1979
Add to My HeroesPaul Joseph Werner
Officer Paul Werner suffered a fatal heart attack after climbing onto the roof of a commercial building to apprehend a burglary suspect.
He was able to make the arrest but suffered a heart attack at the scene and died before reaching the hospital.
Officer Werner had served with the Anne Arundel County Police Department for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 365
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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