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Photograph: Officer J. D. Blackwell

Patch image: Baton Rouge City Police Department, Louisiana






Officer J. D. Blackwell
Baton Rouge City Police Department
Louisiana

End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1968

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 4, 1968
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer J.D. Blackwell was killed when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle as he escorted a funeral procession.

Officer Blackwell had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.

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