Harford County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 732
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 27, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy First Class William Beebe suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a suicidal subject call in Abingdon at 11:50 pm.
After collapsing behind the wheel of the patrol car on Montrose Way, the vehicle left the roadway, went down a 180-foot embankment, and landed in a stream.
Other deputies responding to the same call immediately provided medical care. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning.
Deputy Beebe had served with the Harford County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He is survived by his fiancee and child.