Police Service Technician Booker T. Shaw

Police Service Technician Booker T. Shaw | Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
Police Service Technician Booker T. Shaw

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, December 17, 1985

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Booker T. Shaw

Police Service Technician Booker Shaw was struck by a dump truck and killed while investigating an accident on I-240 near the Millbranch Road interchange.

When Technician Shaw arrived he put out cones and a caution sign. He was walking back to his car when a dump truck, unable to stop because of wet pavement, crashed through the sign and into Technician Shaw's car, forcing the car into him.

Technician Shaw was transported to the hospital where he died three weeks later from his injuries.

Police Service Technician Shaw served with the Memphis Police Department for 16 months.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 1 year, 4 months
  • Badge 8083

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Wednesday, November 27, 1985

accident investigation

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Booker and I partnered primarily working the Southside of Memphis. The day of his tragic accident, the department was short on manpower and I was sent to the north side of the city, while he was sent to the Milbranch area. I did not know of the tragedy until I returned to the precinct.

I went to see him at the hospital several times, but his loving family was there in so much pain and anguish.

Booker, I think of you often. You were a great partner and I miss your witty and sincere personality. God bless you, my friend.

B. L. Carter (Retired)
Former partner - MPD

July 11, 2024

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