Cadet W. E. Bayless III
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, February 5, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Friday, February 5, 1988
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Cadet Bayless suffered a fatal heart attack during required boxing training at Basic Patrol School in Raleigh. He was transported to Wake Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Cadet Bayless had served with the agency for 6 months and was scheduled to graduate the following week. He was survived by his son and parents. His father was a retired member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.