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Patrolman William Preston Bryant | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

William Preston Bryant

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 17, 1943

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 54

Tour: 17 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/17/1943

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Four suspects apprehended

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Patrolman Bryant was shot and killed during a traffic stop while patrolling Beat 47 in the West End.

Unbeknownst to Patrolman Bryant, the four occupants were planning to rob a local bank and the vehicle had been stolen from the Louisville police chief so the occupants could listen to the police radio during the robbery. Three of the suspects were apprehended within a few days and fourth was apprehended several months later.

Patrolman Bryant had been with the Louisville Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Bryant. You are not forgotten.

Ofc. P.M. Pegram
Louisville,KY Metro Police Dept.
August 17, 2007

 

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