Patrolman John E. West
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Monday, February 4, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 36

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, February 4, 1946
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 45 years

Patrolman John West was shot and killed after making an arrest. He had arrested a violator while assigned to the Highway Patrol Bureau and was transporting the suspect to the precinct house.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 45 years to life.

The Nassau County Police Department prohibited a single officer from transporting a prisoner as a result of Patrolman West's murder.

Patrolman West had served with the agency for 17 years.