Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, September 5, 1948
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 564
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: September 5, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Stafford was killed after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in the 6000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard.
As he was talking with the violator another vehicle swerved off of the roadway, striking both men. The driver of the car was charged with murder witout malice but was not convicted.
Officer Stafford had served with the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two children.