Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, January 8, 1951
Add to My HeroesBurtice W. Wickstrum
Deputy Wickstrum was killed in an automobile accident at N. 3rd Ave and W. Fillmore Street while responding to a sighting of a wanted murderer. He was killed in the crash when his car was hit by another vehicle.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsHe was the brother of my Grandfather, Royal K Wickstrum. I have served for 34.5 years with Phoenix Police and now also retired.
It's very interesting that the grandson of deputy Sheriff, also became a long time police officer.
DET Connie Davenny retired PHOENIX PD
He would have been my grand uncle.
March 4, 2022
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