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Chief of Police William B. Renfro | Dorchester Police Department, Virginia
Dorchester Police Department, Virginia

Chief of Police

William B. Renfro

Dorchester Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Sunday, June 17, 1906

Biographical Info

Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 16, 1906
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Chief Renfro was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of pistol shots near the town's churches. Chief Renfro, who had been walking with his wife, started towards the churches when he encountered two strangers.

As he questioned the strangers he grew suspicious. He was preparing to search them when one of the men produced a pistol and opened fire, fatally wounding him in the chest. He died early the following morning.

Chief Renfro had served with the Dorchester Police Department for several years. He was survived by his wife and three children.