Walter Means
1954
Walter M. Means.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Walter Means was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop another vehicle for a traffic violation on State Route 61. Patrolman Means was the passenger in the patrol car when it collided with an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed. Patrolman Means was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Shelby Police Department for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, father, and three step-siblings.
Service Record
Also Served
Shelby Police Department
Patrolman
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