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

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

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.