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William C. Wurst

Hainesport Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Friday, March 28, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/28/1975

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Committed to mental institution

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Officer Wurst and Patrolman Donald Aleshire of the Mount Holly Police Department were shot and killed by a sniper. Officer John Holmes, also of the Mount Holly Police Department, was wounded on the same day and paralyzed before succumbing to his injuries 17 years later.
Officer Wurst was a Vietnam veteran and had been with the agency for two years. He was survived by his parents, sister, and twin brother.

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		Patrolman Donald R. Aleshire Mount Holly Police Department, New Jersey End of Watch: Friday, March 28, 1975 Cause: Gunfire
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