Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1917
Add to My HeroesWilliam O'Rourke
Detective O'Rourke was shot and killed while working a pawnshop detail. The suspect was apprehended and executed in the electric chair.
Detective O'Rourke had served with the agency for 29 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 29 years
- Badge 36
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
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