Salisbury Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, October 26, 1916
Add to My HeroesWilliamson Murray Linker
Special Officer Williamson Linker was struck and killed by a speeding automobile as he was directing traffic on West Innes Street.
Seconds before he was hit, another officer three blocks away, had taken down the vehicle's license number to prosecute the driver for speeding. The driver was convicted of manslaughter, placed on probation, and ordered to pay Officer Linker's widow $1,100.
Special Officer Linker was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Linker,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salisbury.
R.I.P.
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