Officer William Vernon Welch
Fort Worth Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, May 21, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 21, 1973
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

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.