Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Sunday, June 13, 1943
Age:
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 13, 1943
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Officer William Woodcock was beaten to death while questioning a male suspect on the 400 block of East Eager Street.
The suspect was arrested, tried for murder, and acquitted.
Officer Woodcock had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.