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Police Officer William L. Chisolm | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer

William L. Chisolm

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, October 8, 1989

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 3 years, 2 months

Badge # 14154

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/8/1989

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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Officer Chisolm was shot and killed during an altercation while off-duty.

Officer Chisolm and his girlfriend were parked in a car in front of the Patterson Houses on 145th Street in the Bronx when the ex-boyfriend of Officer Chisolm's girlfriend approached. An argument ensued which led to a physical altercation. During that altercation, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Chisolm's service revolver and fire one shot, striking Officer Chisolm in the head.

Officer Chisolm was taken to Lincoln Hospital where he died from his wound several hours later.

The suspect fled the scene, but later surrendered himself to police. The suspect was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. He is eligible for parole in May 2011.

Officer Chisolm had served with the New York City Police Department for three years.

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Hard to believe its twenty years, but I always remember you Willie, R.I.P. buddy, never forget when you yelled at me for writing expired parking meters, thanks for teaching the rookie a few tricks in Co-op City.

PO Howard Blennau
NYPD
November 6, 2009

 

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