Patrolman William C. Whitty, Richmond Police Department, California

Patrolman William C. Whitty

Richmond Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, July 5, 1984

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William C. Whitty

Patrolman William Whitty and Patrolman Ronald Fuller were killed when their airplane crashed while conducting surveillance of a drug bust.

Another small plane collided with their patrol plane as it circled a public housing project.

Patrolman Whitty was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Age 35
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Badge 685

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident
Incident Date Not available

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Patrolman Whitty,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Richmond. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 5, 2024