Sergeant Walter Major
Albany Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, August 16, 1921
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Sergeant Walter Major was accidentally shot and killed as he and another detective attempted to unload a semi-automatic pistol at the 2nd Precinct station house.
The handgun discharged and struck Sergeant Major in the head, killing him.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSgt. Major,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Albany.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 16, 2021
