Detective William Rourke
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, November 24, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 29 years
Badge Number: 36

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 24, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

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.