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Patrolman William Armstrong | Cleveland Police Department, Ohio Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

William Armstrong

Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/9/1919

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Never identified

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Patrolman Armstrong was shot and killed when he observed an armed robbery in progress. As he attempted to arrest the suspect he was shot twice in the chest. He was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled and was never positively identified or apprehended.
Patrolman Armstrong had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two brothers.

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Cousin, thank you for your sacrifice. You are not forgotten, nor is your service and the service of your brother, Martin Lyle Armstrong. Rest in peace.

Scott Phillips
Cousin
July 29, 2011

 

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