Patrolman William Heaviside
New York Municipal Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, January 18, 1883

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 8, 1882
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman William Heaviside died from an infection he contracted after being bitten by a sick person he was attempting to aid. Patrolman Heaviside was called to the corner of James Street and Cherry Street, in Manhattan, to aid a person having a seizure. While attending to and aiding the person, Patrolman Heaviside was bitten on the right hand. The hand became infected and swollen soon after. As time passed, the infection got worse and doctors informed Patrolman Heaviside that he was have to have his hand amputated. Patrolman Heaviside refused to have the surgery and died 11 months after being bitten.

Patrolman Heaviside was assigned to the 4th Precinct, which is the present day 1st Precinct.