Officer Willie R. Gawen, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Willie R. Gawen

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Tuesday, March 2, 1915

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Willie R. Gawen

Officer Willie Gawen was killed in a bicycle accident while on patrol with a fellow officer near 7th and Q Streets, NW.

Officer Gawen's partner heard a noise and when he turned around he discovered Officer Gawen laying in the street unconscious. It is believed that Officer Gawen struck a pile of debris that had been put in the street following a fire at 1526 7th Street.

Officer Gawen had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two young children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Bicycle accident
Incident Date Monday, March 1, 1915

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Officer Gawen,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 2, 2025