Police Officer William H. McCray
Danville Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, October 12, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, October 12, 1917
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer McCray was shot and killed when he and several other officers went to a home to investigate a shooting. Officer McCray was shot in the neck as the officers forced the door open to go inside. The suspect then barricaded himself in the house but eventually surrendered after the house was riddled with bullets and set on fire.

Officer McCray had been with the agency for 26 years. He was survived by his wife.