Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, March 2, 1928
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: March 2, 1928
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Motorcycle Policeman William Mueller was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect.
Policeman Mueller and his partner were investigating a hit-and-run accident at Wyoming and New Jersey streets. As they followed the suspected offender into an alley, Policeman Mueller fell backwards from his motorcycle and died at the scene.
Policeman Mueller had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and stepson.