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Patrolman William Ashby Howard | Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Patrolman

William Ashby Howard

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 1, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: South Carolina

Incident Date: 9/1/1925

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Howard was shot and killed while patrolling the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's yards in Sumter, South Carolina. Patrolman Howard noticed a trespasser at around dusk and attempted to arrest him. The man began to run from Patrolman Howard and started firing over his shoulder. One of the rounds struck the patrolman in the chest, killing him.

Patrolman Howard had served with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police for 2 years.

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I believe I was directed to this website for a reason. I am confined to our home because of failing health, and was beginning to think I had no purpose left on this earth. And, in a strange way, God saw my depression and brought me to you. Now I collect angels in heaven who can pray for me as I pray for them. You see, our son recently lost his Deputy partner and this was our first experience loosing a hero while in the line of duty. Now I check this site daily and make sure to add all you special angels to my prayer list.

Thank you for your years of dedicated service. May your family and friends find comfort and peace in God's mercy and grace. Rest well my son. We love you. Life is eternal and we will meet some day.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County Deputy Sheriff
September 24, 2004

 

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