Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, August 4, 1924
Age:
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: 96
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 4, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed
Officer William Ashworth was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend four suspects who had just robbed the Continental Bank at 11517 Charlevoix Street. The suspects fled the scene after shooting him. Two days later police shot and killed one of the suspects.
Officer Ashworth had served with the agency for only two months.