Officer Down Memorial Page - http://www.odmp.org

Chief of Police Walter R. McClintock | Wytheville Police Department, Virginia
Wytheville Police Department, Virginia

Chief of Police

Walter R. McClintock

Wytheville Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Saturday, December 19, 1908

Biographical Info

Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 19, 1908
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Chief McClintock was shot and killed when he and other officers attempted to arrest two brothers on robbery charges.

The officers approached the brothers on Main Street, in front of the Wythe County Courthouse, and informed them they had warrants for their arrest. One of the brothers immediately produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Chief McClintock.

Despite being mortally wounded, Chief McClintock was able to return fire and killed the suspect. The other brother was taken into custody. The surviving brother was convicted of Chief McClintock's murder and sentenced to 16 years in prison.