Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri
End of Watch: Monday, June 14, 1841
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 14, 1841
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Hammer
Suspect Info: Not available
Prison Guard William Bullard was killed after being assaulted by several inmates during an escape at the Missouri State Penitentiary.
As one of the inmates distracted him another struck him in the back of the head with a hammer. He was then held down and beaten to death before the suspects stole his keys and gun. A total of nine prisoners escape.