Joseph John Welsch
1977
Joseph John Welsch.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper Joseph Welsch was shot and killed and a Pennsylvania State Constable was wounded when they attempted to serve a warrant on a man in Tioga County. As they approached the suspect at his home to arrest him, the suspect drew a gun and shot both officers. The 29-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on March 15, 1978. In 2021 he was in Mahanoy Prison. Trooper Welsch had served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and had been with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
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Trooper
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