End of Watch: 03/21/2010
Agency: Federal Way Police Department
County: King County
Officer Brian Walsh suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding to an officer-involved shooting on 26th Avenue, SW. After the initial response and search for suspects, Officer Walsh was posted on the perimeter to secure the shooting scene. At approximately 6:45 am he was found collapsed in his patrol car. Although medics attempted to revive him, Officer Walsh was pronounced dead at 7:21 am. Officer Walsh was a service member of the Air National Guard and had served in law enforcement for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.