Patrolman William Bather
Toledo Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 27, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 26, 1919
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Bather succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night while attempting to arrest three men he suspected of being in possession of a stolen car. He had observed the men trying to start the car at the intersection of Emerald Avenue and Field Avenue. One of the men shot him as he began to question them. All three men fled the scene on foot.

Patrolman Bather was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died the following day. He had served with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife.