Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/21/1973
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Officer William Welch was shot and killed after walking in on a robbery in progress at a 7-11 store.
The suspect turned and fired at Officer Welch as he entered the store. Officer Welch emptied his gun at the suspect before he died, but the suspect escaped.
Officer Welch had been employed with the Fort Worth Police Department for six years.
