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Officer William Edward Stafford | Dallas Police Department, Texas Dallas Police Department, Texas

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William Edward Stafford

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, September 5, 1948

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 564

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 9/5/1948

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer William Stafford was killed after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop.

As he was talking with the violator another vehicle swerved off of the roadway, striking both men. The driver of the car was charged with murder witout malice but was not convicted.

Officer Stafford had been employed with the Dallas Police Department for three years and is survived by his wife and two children.

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You were the Grandfather I never new,but respect very much.
Much love.

Jason Kory Stafford
Great Grandson
June 5, 2007

 

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