Police Officer William A. Bell
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Saturday, January 2, 1932

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 2, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1932

Officer William Bell was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect.

The suspect escaped from the scene but turned himself in 2 days later. He was sentenced to death and executed on April 8, 1932.

Officer Bell had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 23 years.