Officer Willie R. Denson

Officer Willie R. Denson | Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida Officer Willie R. Denson | Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
Officer Willie R. Denson | Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
Officer Willie R. Denson | Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
Officer Willie R. Denson

Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, April 30, 1937

Add to My Heroes

Willie R. Denson

Officer Willie Denson was shot and killed with his own service revolver shortly after arresting a suspect.

He had placed the suspect in his patrol car but the man began to struggle with the officer. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Denson's service weapon and shot him.

The 21-year-old suspect was was apprehended two weeks later in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Apprehended

arrest

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 15 Reflections

On this actual anniversary of your untimely and heroic death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 30, 2021

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths