Patrolman W. R. Bridges
Memphis Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, April 20, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 20, 1929
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Bridges was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to arrest a drunken suspect. As Officer Bridges approached the suspect to search him, the suspect drew a pistol from under his coat and fired one shot, striking Patrolman Bridges. Patrolman Bridges' partner returned fire, fatally striking the suspect six times. Patrolman Bridges was removed to Methodist Hospital where he died.