Independence County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 2, 1935
Add to My HeroesWilliam Everette Wheeler
Chief Deputy Sheriff William Wheeler was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for false pretense.
The suspect was executed by electrocution on February 23rd, 1935.
Chief Deputy Wheeler had served with the Independence County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1935
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect, not even 77 years.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 2, 2012
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