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Patrolman William F. Hodges | Savannah Police Department, Georgia
Savannah Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman

William F. Hodges

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Sunday, August 10, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 10, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Hodges was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two drunk men. One of the men produced a gun and shot him. Although fatally wounded, he was able to return fire killing one suspect and critically wounding the other.

Patrolman Hodges had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and child.