Police Officer William G. Ashworth

Police Officer William G. Ashworth | Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Police Officer William G. Ashworth

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, August 4, 1924

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William G. Ashworth

Officer William Ashworth was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend four suspects who had just robbed the Continental Bank at 11517 Charlevoix Street. The suspects fled the scene after shooting him. Two days later police shot and killed one of the suspects.

Officer Ashworth had served with the agency for only two months.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 2 months
  • Badge 96

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender One shot and killed

bank robbery

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Rest in peace always knowing that your service will never, ever be forgotten as no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

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