Headstone of Sandy Washington

Sandy Washington

1948

Sandy William Washington.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Sandy Washington was shot and killed an incident that has become known as the "Paseo Massacre." Patrolman Washington had served with the Kansas City Police Department for two years and served three years with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Four members of the Kansas City Police Department were shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call at 1334 Paseo Road. The suspect was creating problems with his neighbors. The first officers to arrive were Patrolman Neaves and Washington. As they were placing the suspect under arrest, his brother exited the building with a shotgun. He fired at Patrolman Neaves point blank, killing him. The original suspect then took the shotgun from his brother and killed Patrolman Washington as he rushed to aid his partner. The suspects then removed a shotgun from the officer's patrol car. When Patrolman Perrine and Sergeant Wells arrived on the scene they exchanged gunfire with the suspects. Patrolman Perrine was shot and killed during the exchange and Sergeant Wells was seriously wounded. Both suspects were killed along with an innocent bystander. Sergeant Wells died seven days later from his gunshot wounds.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Photograph of Sandy Washington
Photograph of Sandy Washington
Service Record
Also Served
Kansas City Police Department
Patrolman
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