Panama Canal Zone Police Department, Panama Canal Zone
End of Watch Tuesday, August 28, 1945
Add to My HeroesSamuel Violin
Police Officer Samuel Violin was killed during a motorcycle patrol when his police motorcycle was run off the road by another car driving at a high rate of speed in Margarita, Panama Canal Zone.
Officer Violin was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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