Massillon Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, September 16, 1920
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 16, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Patrolman William Quinn was ambushed and shot at W. Tremont and Duncan while walking his beat at 4:45 am.
A suspect, who was arrested three years later, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life.
Patrolman Quinn was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.