Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1980
Add to My HeroesWilliam Washington
Officer Washington was shot and killed from ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call in southwest Philadelphia. The suspect had barricaded himself in his residence after assaulting his wife and children. The suspect shot Officer Washington with a rifle from a second floor window as Washington approached the residence.
Officer Washington was engaged to be married at the time of his death.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 9614
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Sentenced to life
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