Police Officer William G. Ashworth
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, August 4, 1924

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, August 4, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed

Officer Ashworth was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend four suspects who had just robbed a bank on Charlevoix Street. The suspects fled the scene after shooting him. Two days later police shot and killed one of the suspects.