Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Friday, February 18, 1921
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 18, 1921
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Policeman William Steam was shot and killed from behind by a man who was angry that the officer had just shut down an illegal dance hall. The man approached Policeman Steam and shot him in the back and back of the head, killing him.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Policeman Steam had served with the Denver Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.