Patrolman Walter M. Means, Shelby Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Walter M. Means

Shelby Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, April 24, 1954

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Walter M. Means

Patrolman Walter Means was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop another vehicle for a traffic violation on State Route 61.

Patrolman Means was the passenger in the patrol car when it collided with an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed.

Patrolman Means was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Shelby Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his mother, father, and three step-siblings.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

traffic stop

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Walter M. Means of the Shelby Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 24, 2025