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 6 ReflectionsI am attempting to contact a family member of this officer. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Capt. L.J. Burch
Halifax County Sheriff's Office
January 20, 2011
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