Rochester Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, November 17, 1932
Add to My HeroesVictor Woodhead
Detective Victor Woodhead was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for robbing the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
He and another detective, along with two employees of the Chamber of Commerce, had been waiting in a hotel to positively identify the suspect.
When the suspect came down from his room the detectives started to follow him. The suspect walked to a garage on Stillson Street and got into a car. Detective Woodhead attempted to talk to him but the man suddenly exited the car and opened fire, mortally wounding him.
The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. On March 1st, 1952, his sentence was commuted to 35 years to life with eligibility for parole in 1958.
Detective Woodhead was survived by his wife, daughter, two brothers, and sister.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDetective Woodhead, You are not forgotten by the men and women of law enforcement. RIP
Mike Kane
Retired Detective, Boston Police Dept.
December 21, 2023
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