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Private William W. Gullett, Jr. | Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

Private

William W. Gullett, Jr.

Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Sunday, February 16, 1969

Biographical Info

Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 308

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 16, 1969
Weapon Used: Handgun; .44 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Private Gullett was shot and killed while he and his partner responded to a loud music complaint at an apartment at 2910 Markham Lane in Kentland.

The subject invited both officers in to his apartment. He then opened the top of the stereo cabinet, as if he was turning it down, pulled the gun and shot Private Gullett. His partner returned fire, killing the suspect.

Private Gullett was killed two days shy of his one year anniversary with the department. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.