Chief of Police William Bearshield

Chief of Police William Bearshield | Gregory Police Department, South Dakota Chief of Police William Bearshield | Gregory Police Department, South Dakota
Gregory Police Department, South Dakota
Chief of Police William Bearshield | Gregory Police Department, South Dakota
Chief of Police William Bearshield | Gregory Police Department, South Dakota
Chief of Police William Bearshield

Gregory Police Department, South Dakota

End of Watch Monday, July 26, 1976

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William Bearshield

Chief Bearshield was stabbed to death by a man who had been harassing him. When the chief confronted the man he was stabbed.

The 18-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Chief Bearshield was buried at Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery in Gregory.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon
  • Offender Not available
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Chief Bearshield,
We never met, but I have heard many many stories about you from your grandson, William James Marshall. He always speaks of you as a remarkable man who made such a difference in so many lives...he has taken me several times to visit your gravesite and I know that not a day goes by that he doesn’t think of you. Thank you, not only for your service and sacrifice, but for being a part of making this wonderful man beside me the man that he is today. I know you look down and are so proud of your family...they are very special people and I am honored to be amongst them.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Tessa M Jones

Tessa M Jones
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January 7, 2018

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