Captain William H. Mathews
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Friday, March 5, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, March 5, 1909
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Captain Mathews was shot and killed by one of his officers while reprimanding him. The officer was called to Captain Mathews' office at the Fifth Precinct Station to be reprimanded for not reporting to Reserve Duty. A struggle ensued and Captain Mathews was shot by the officer. The officer was arrested at the scene.

Captain Mathews had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife and child.