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Deputy Sheriff William Erastus Whitehurst | Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

William Erastus Whitehurst

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1893

Biographical Info

Age: 23
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 4, 1893
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Deputy Sheriff William Whitehurst was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a public disturbance.

As he struggled with the original suspect, another man opened fire on him, killing him. The suspect was acquitted.

He was survived by his parents and six siblings.