Silex Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, February 20, 1975
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 20, 1975
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Marshal William Kitson was shot and killed after surprising burglary suspects while he was investigating suspicious activity in the downtown area at 4 am.
Marshal Kitson was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life.
Marshal Kitson had served with the Silex Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and six children.