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Deputy William M. Dillemuth | Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York
Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York

Deputy

William M. Dillemuth

Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch: Friday, October 20, 1989

Biographical Info

Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 32

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 20, 1989
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy William Dillemuth was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect.

The suspect was convicted of Deputy Dillemuth's murder and sentenced to life in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 2039.

Deputy Dillemuth had served with the Erie County Sheriff's Department for 23 years. He was survived by his son.