Police Officer William D. Albers

Police Officer William D. Albers | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Police Officer William D. Albers

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1979

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William D. Albers

Police Officer William Albers succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three weeks earlier in the emergency room of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

He was working a secondary employment detail at the hospital when a mental patient entered seeking voluntary treatment. The man became violent, overpowered Officer Alberts, and gained control of his service weapon.

As the two struggled for the revolver Officer Albers was shot five times. Officer Albers managed to regain control of his weapon and fired the last round into the suspect's chest killing him instantly.

Officer Alberts was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Monday, July 30, 1979
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

EDP, secondary employment

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Officer Albers,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
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August 19, 2019

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