Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1893
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
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.