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Security Policeman William C. Herrington | United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government

Security Policeman

William C. Herrington

United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, November 15, 1980

Biographical Info

Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 15, 1980
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Four executed

Security Policeman William Herrington was killed by terrorist assassins while stationed in Incrlik, Turkey.

Policeman Herrington was on his way to work in full uniform when four terrorists surrounded his vehicle while he was backing out of his driveway. Over 50 shots were fired at him, 17 of which struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

A second security policeman was in the vehicle, but was able to escape. The four suspects were apprehended and executed for the murder. The four men stated they had planned to kill the first American they saw that day.