Salisbury Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, February 13, 1909
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Monroe
Policeman William Monroe was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for wife beating.
The suspect apprehended four months later in Sweetwater, Tennessee, turned out to be the wrong man. Over the next six years several suspects detained in North Carolina, and Virginia thought to be him were released. The killer was never apprehended.
Policeman Monroe was survived by his two sons.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Monroe,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salisbury.
BPA Mike Casey
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