Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 1951
Add to My HeroesWilliam 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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