Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, October 2, 1973
Add to My HeroesWendell I. Troyer
Officer Troyer and Officer David Guider were killed when their department helicopter experienced mechanical failure and crashed. Both officers were trapped in the flaming wreckage and were unable to escape.
Officer Troyer had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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