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Officer William R. McDaniel | California Highway Patrol, California California Highway Patrol, California

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William R. McDaniel

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch: Saturday, October 6, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/6/1934

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Officer McDaniel was shot and killed as he and a tow truck driver were impounding a car that had been abandoned by an ex-convict. The man returned to the scene and fatally wounded both men. Officer McDaniel was able to return fire and wound the suspect who was later shot and killed by a sheriff's posse.

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Before my career with the CHP, I operated 1185's so it was a special honor to polish your memorial plaque during my time at the academy. Rather than swerve from the path of duty !!

Dano
CHP Ret.
October 7, 2010

 

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