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Patrolman David W. Deerfield | Williamson Police Department, West Virginia
Williamson Police Department, West Virginia

Patrolman

David W. Deerfield

Williamson Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Friday, August 19, 1927

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 19, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

In 1927 the town commissioners of Williamson created a new police force after a department shakeup. Patrolman David Deerfield and Patrolman Harvey McGuire of the deposed police force were shot and killed by two new members of the new police force during a heated argument. The officers, claiming self defense, were charged with murder. They were tried and acquitted on February 2, 1928.

Patrolman Deerfield was survived by his wife.