Officer William R. McDaniel
California Highway Patrol
California

End of Watch: Saturday, October 6, 1934
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

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.

 
Photograph: Officer William R. McDaniel

Patch image: California Highway Patrol, California

Visit Officer McDaniel's memorial at www.ODMP.org