US Park Police Officer Joseph E. Shawhan was killed in the line of duty on April 15 1944.
"US Park Police Officer Shawhan was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a suspect for a traffic violation. While in pursuit, the patrol car rounded a curve, jumped the curb, and struck a tree. Officer Shawhan was killed instantly. The investigation concluded that wet, slippery highway conditions were a factor in the accident."
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