Bell County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, July 19, 1998
Add to My HeroesWilliam Jerold Zak
Deputy William Zak suffered a fatal heart attack after breaking up a fight and attempting to arrest the participants.
He was working a secondary employment job at a nightclub when he was informed of a fight in progress. He responded with another deputy and broke up the fight but collapsed immediately afterward and died at the scene.
The subject involved was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Deputy Zak had served with the Bell County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Zak,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bell County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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