Halifax County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, April 3, 1940
Add to My HeroesWilliam Albert Pope
Deputy Sheriff William Pope was shot and killed while serving a bench warrant on a suspect who fled from the Halifax County Recorder's Court before paying a $25 fine.
He was shot when he went to serve the warrant at the lumber mill where the man worked as a night watchman.
The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Deputy Pope was survived by his wife, mother, two brothers, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 30 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Pope,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Halifax County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 3, 2020
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