Lake City Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 28, 1900
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 27, 1900
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Chief of Police William Strange succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to make an arrest.
The subject was shot and killed by a citizen posse.
Chief Strange had served with Lake City Police Department two different times for a total of 3-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and son.