Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 1951
William M. Sheppard
Sergeant Sheppard died of complications from gunshot wounds he suffered two years earlier in a gun battle with a youthful bandit. Sergeant Sheppard shot and killed the suspect.
Sergeant Sheppard served with the agency for 31 years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 31 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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