Williamson Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Friday, August 19, 1927
Add to My HeroesWilliam Harvey McGuire
In 1927 the town commissioners of Williamson created a new police force. Patrolman Harvey McGuire and Patrolman David Deerfield of the deposed police force were shot and killed by two new members of the new police force after a heated argument. The new officers, claiming self defense, were charged with murder. They were tried and acquitted on February 2, 1928.
Patrolman McGuire was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Acquitted
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