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Patrolman William J. Waterson | Clark Township Police Department, New Jersey Clark Township Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

William J. Waterson

Clark Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Sunday, July 4, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 19

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1971

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Acquitted; deceased

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Patrolman William Waterson was shot and killed after he and his partner interrupted a robbery in progress at a motel on Central Avenue, next to the Garden State Parkway. The suspect fled on foot to a nearby parking lot where he ambushed Patrolman Waterson as he searched the area.

The suspect was arrested 25 years later but acquitted at trial.

Patrolman Waterson was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He had served for three years with the agency and was survived by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

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I never met this gentleman, but I think of him when I pass the place that was once howard johnsons.
I remember the many discussions of him at my aunt Roses house there on broadway. My cousin Barbara was married to Richard Reider who was his partner.
I was a teenager then and was touched by the fact that he was so young when he gave his life. He will always be in my thoughts.

George Wentz
April 26, 2012

 

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