Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: Not available
Badge # 3565
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/6/1967
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Patrolman William Y. Bell, while off-duty, assisted several police officers involved in the pursuit of a robbery suspect. He had robbed a grocery store of $1400. The gunman hid in a building and began firing at the officers. A fierce gun battle ensued and Officer Bell was mortally wounded. Police shot and killed the suspect.
