Patrolman William Ashby Howard
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 1, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 1, 1925
Incident Location: South Carolina
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

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.