Advance Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, June 8, 1901
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 8, 1901
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 12 years
Policeman William D. Wood was shot and killed by an intoxicated man when he ordered him to stop firing his gun on a public street.
The suspect was arrested in Virginia several weeks later.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison in October of 1901.
Policeman Wood was survived by his wife and daughter.
Advance is in Davie County.