Detective William Rourke, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

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Detective

William Rourke

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, November 24, 1917

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 29 years

Badge # 36

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/24/1917

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed

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Detective Rourke was shot and killed while working a pawnshop detail. The suspect was apprehended and executed in the electric chair.

Detective Rourke had served with the agency for 29 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 24, 2011

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William Rourke

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