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Police Officer William G. McCarthy | Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer

William G. McCarthy

Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 14, 1976

Biographical Info

Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: January 14, 1976
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years

Police Officer William McCarthy was stabbed to death while investigating two men breaking into cars near his apartment building.

He had just arrived home at the end of his shift when he observed the men breaking into cars. Unbeknownst to him, two more suspects were hiding behind him and attacked him. After stabbing him the suspects stole his gun, badge, and personal belongings before fleeing.

Other officers followed a blood trail and arrested the suspects, 19 and 21. They were sentenced to 30 years.

Officer McCarthy had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.