JOHN PATRICK WATSON

Officer Rank: Senior Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 25-W: 24
Department: Kenai, Alaska, P.D.
End of Watch: December 25, 2003
Cause: SHOT
Age: 43
Years of Service: 18
Description: Officer Watson was shot and killed while investigating a complaint that a suspect who was driving intoxicated and agitated. Officer Watson followed the suspect to his residence and attempted to question him. While attempting to arrest the suspect a struggle ensued and the suspect gained possession of Officer Watson's GLOCK 21, 45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and shot him twice in the head.
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