Patrol Officer William J. Stokes
Waterbury Police Department
Connecticut
End of Watch: Saturday, May 2, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 2, 1925
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Stokes was shot and killed with his own service weapon after responding to a domestic disturbance at an apartment on Bank Street. He was immediately attacked as he entered the apartment. During the struggle the man attempted to gain control of Officer Stokes' revolver. Officer Stokes was able to shoot the man in the hand but the suspect then gained control of the revolver and fatally shot the officer. The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by a responding officer.

Officer Stokes had been with the agency for 11 years and was survived by his wife.