U.S. Air Force · United States 
Daniel Wasson
1987
Daniel Scott Wasson served the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. Daniel also served in the U.S. Air Force. Daniel served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Wasson was shot and killed while making a traffic stop for expired registration on Boston Post Road near the Orange line at 2:30 am. The driver of the vehicle was high on cocaine at the time of the shooting. The suspect had previously served a prison sentence for shooting at police officers. The suspect was convicted of Officer Wasson's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Wasson was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Milford Police Department for two years. He was survived by his fiancée, who was a fellow officer, his parents, and three brothers. As of 2022, he is the only Milford officer killed in the line of duty.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancée, who was a fellow officer, his parents, and three brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1980 – 1983
U.S. Air Force
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Milford Police Department
Officer
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August 2, 2026
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