Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/5/1981
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Patrolman Whitwell was shot and killed with his own weapon after stopping a vehicle for speeding. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Whitwell the two occupants had just robbed a local fast food restaurant. As he was talking with the men the robbery call was broadcast over the radio and Patrolman Whitwell observed a money bag in the vehicle. A struggle ensued and Patrolman Whitwell was shot with his own weapon. Both suspects fled but were later apprehended and sentenced to life.
Patrolman Whitwell was survived by his wife and son.
