Oxford Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, August 19, 1977
Add to My HeroesWilliam Henry Beard
Captain Beard was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to the police department off Interstate 20 in Pell City. The prisoner complained that his handcuffs were too tight during the trip. As Captain Beard attempted to loosen the handcuffs the suspect gained control of Captain Beard's service weapon and shot him.
Captain Beard had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2021
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