Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 11 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/18/1921
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Policeman William Steam was shot and killed from behind by a man who was angry that the officer had just shut down an illegal dance hall.
The man approached Policeman Steam and shot him in the back and back of the head, killing him.
Policeman Steam had served with the Denver Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.
