Patrolman William Thomas Cribb
Charleston County Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, November 15, 1974

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 15, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never identified

Patrolman Cribb was shot and killed when he and another officer interrupted an armed robbery in a supermarket while off duty. As the officers approached the cashier they noticed three men robbing the store. As they attempted to make the arrests the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Cribb. The three suspects escaped and remain at large.

Patrolman Cribb was survived by his wife.