Inspector William J. Davis
Oakland Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, January 5, 1928

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 4, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1929

Inspector Davis was shot and killed while he and two other officers investigated a call from a neighbor of the man. While attempting to gain entry into the house one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him. The man was apprehended after a shootout with other officers. Inspector Davis succumbed to his wounds the following day.

The suspect was shot sentenced to death for Investigator Davis' murder. He was hung at San Quentin State Prison on February 15, 1929. The suspect's wife and brother-in-law were also convicted of charges relating to the murder and sent to prison.