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- Jun. 15, 1979 -
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Washington State Dept. of Corrections Patch
Resided: WA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jun. 15, 1979
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Washington State Dept. of Corrections
7345 Linderson Way SW  
Tumwater, WA   98501   USA
(360)725-8200
County: Thurston
Dept. Type: State/Corrections
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: WA   USA   Fri. Jun. 15, 1979
Summary: Sergeant Cross fatally stabbed while assisting other officers during a disturbance at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.

One inmate was convicted of second degree murder in connection with Sergeant Cross' death. The inmate committed suicide in his cell after being convicted. A second inmate, who was the brother of the convicted inmate, was acquitted of murder chargers.

Sergeant Cross was survived by his wife, parents, and brothe

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