Correctional Officer William Bullard
Missouri Department of Corrections
Missouri
End of Watch: Monday, June 14, 1841

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Monday, June 14, 1841
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Hammer
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Bullard was killed after being assaulted by several inmates during an escape. As one of the inmates distracted him another struck him in the back of the head with a hammer. He was then held down and beaten to death before the suspects stole his keys and gun. A total of nine prisoners escape.