Special Officer Willie Joseph Young, Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer Willie Joseph Young

Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Sunday, January 16, 1927

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Willie Joseph Young

Special Officer Willie Young was shot and killed in New Orleans, Louisiana, while patrolling the Southern Railway yards.

A passing train crew noticed his body along the tracks near Press Street and the Florida Walk canal. An investigation determined that he had been involved in a struggle with at least one person and was shot multiple times as he attempted to stand up.

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Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Louisiana
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Officer Young,
On today, the 98th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 16, 2025