Our Fallen Officers 13
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Charles W. Neaves

Born: June 7, 1918

On September 20, 1948, while attempting to arrest a suspect from a previous disturbance who was again creating a problem for his neighbors at 1334 Paseo, the suspect's brother obtained a shotgun from inside the building and shot Officer Neaves in the stomach at point blank range, killing him. Officer Neaves' partner, two other assisting officers, the original suspect, and a bystander were killed in the exchange of gunfire. This incident became widely known as the "Paseo Massacre".

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Charles H. Perrine

On September 20, 1948, while attempting to arrest a suspect at 1334 Paseo, the suspect's brother obtained a shotgun and fired point blank at Officer Perrine's partner, killing him. Two other officers, the original suspect, and a bystander were killed in the exchange of gunfire. Officer Perrine was killed by a riot gun that was taken from a police vehicle by the first suspect. This incident became widely known as the "Paseo Massacre".

Sandy W. Washington

Born: April 8, 1921

On September 20, 1948, as Officer Washington and his partner were attempting to arrest a suspect at 1334 Paseo, the suspect's brother obtained a shotgun and shot Officer Washington's partner at point blank range, killing him. As Officer Washington was trying to take cover he was shot by the first suspect, who grabbed the gun from his brother. The final count was four officers, one suspect, and one bystander killed in what became known as the "Paseo Massacre".

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William S. Wells

Born: September 13, 1912

Wounded on September 20, 1948 at 1334 Paseo (the "Paseo Massacre"); died from wounds September 27, 1948.


R. D. Edmunds


The only information available regarding the death of Officer Edmunds is that he was killed in the line of duty in 1949.

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