Deputy Chief William J. McGuirk
Essex County Sheriff's Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 9, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, June 9, 1981
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Plead guilty to murder charges

Deputy Chief McGuirk was shot and killed when two men attempted to car jack him in the parking lot of his apartment building. When the two suspects attempted to take Chief McGuirk's car. Chief McGuirk attempted to arrest the suspect, when one suspect drew a .38-caliber revolver and fired three times, killing Chief McGuirk.

The suspects were later apprehended and plead guilty to murder charges.

Deputy Chief McGuirk has served with the Essex County Sheriff's Department for 26 years.