U.S. Navy · United States 
Joseph McCain
2001
Joseph Elmer McCain served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Joseph also served in the U.S. Navy. Joseph served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Joseph McCain succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted 13 years earlier.
He was shot during a drug raid on Wood Avenue in Hyde Park. The wound caused him to undergo several surgeries and his health deteriorated until he passed away. He was never able to return to work following the shooting.
Detective McCain was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 years.
He was shot during a drug raid on Wood Avenue in Hyde Park. The wound caused him to undergo several surgeries and his health deteriorated until he passed away. He was never able to return to work following the shooting.
Detective McCain was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1946 – 1949
U.S. Navy
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Detective
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