South West City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 10, 1927
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 10, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Town Marshal William Hatfield was shot and killed while on patrol at approximately 1:00 am. His body was found in the middle of the street with evidence of a struggle.
Marshal Hatfield was a well known pastor in the county. He had been appointed as town marshal only eight months earlier and was survived by his wife.