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Patrolman William R. King | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

William R. King

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 25, 1920

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 417

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 25, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Arrested

Patrolman William R. King responded to a call of a man causing a disturbance on a street car. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer King arrested the trouble-maker from the streetcar. Shortly thereafter, as Patrolman King was calling for a wagon, the suspect pulled a revolver and shot him in the back. He was apprehended and identified by several witnesses.

Patrolman King was assigned to Precinct 3.