Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/16/1921
Weapon: Shotgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Police Officer William Moore was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a murder suspect.
The suspect shot and killed a man he had an altercation with two hours earlier. As Officer Moore and other officers approached the suspect he opened fire with a double-barreled shotgun, killing Officer Moore instantly, and wounding several officers and citizens. Officers returned fire killing the suspect.
