Joseph Moss

Died =>13 July 1879

Force => Derby Borough Police

Rank =>Police Constable

Age =>26

Cause =>Homicide - Shot

Duty Status =>On Duty

Shot and fatally wounded as he booked in to the police station a man and a woman he had arrested for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart. As the female prisoner became violent PC Moss let go of the man who then took the opportunity to produce a pistol and shot the officer.