Sergeant William M. Sheppard, Chatham County Police Department, Georgia

Sergeant William M. Sheppard

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

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 9, 2015