Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch: Friday, October 20, 1989
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 32
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.