Caro Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, December 25, 1961
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: December 24, 1961
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer William Putnam suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after struggling with an armed suspect at a domestic disturbance call at 616 West Gilford Road.
Officer Putnam had served with the Caro Police Department for 18 years and had previously served with the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife and four children.