Oak Park Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, July 4, 1919
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Pottker
Officer William Pottker was struck and killed while directing traffic at the scene of a previous traffic accident on Washington Boulevard near Lombard Avenue.
Officer Pottker had served with the Oak Park Police Department for 25 years. He was buried in Wheaton Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 25 years
- Badge 307
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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