Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 1911
Age:
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 17, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never identified
Police Officer William Cunliffe was shot and killed by two suspicious men at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Columbia Street.
As he approached both suspects, one suspect shot and killed him. Before he died, Officer Cunliffe was able to return fire but did not hit either suspect. The suspects were never identified or arrested.
Officer Cunliffe had been with the Seattle Police Department for three years.