Deputy Sheriff William Erastus Whitehurst, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

William Erastus Whitehurst

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1893

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1893

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Sheriff William Whitehurst was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a public disturbance. As he struggled with the original suspect another man opened fire on him, killing him.

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God Bless You Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
March 25, 2012

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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William Erastus Whitehurst

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