Patrolman Willie Stephenson
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, July 3, 1966

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 3, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Willie Stephenson drowned during a rescue attempt at Orchard Beach while off duty.

He observed a female drowning and dove into the water from his boat. Patrolman Stephenson was able to save the drowning woman.