Policeman William Hunt

Policeman William Hunt | Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee Policeman William Hunt | Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee
Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee
Policeman William Hunt | Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee Policeman William Hunt | Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee
Policeman William Hunt

Alcoa Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, July 7, 1937

William Hunt

Policeman Bill Hunt was shot and killed during a riot involving striking workers at a sheet mill plant in Alcoa.

The plant had been closed for seven weeks and had reopened that day. The riot started after some workers at the plant were kept from entering by the striking workers.

One of the strikers was also killed during the shootout in which 11 officers were shot and wounded.

Policeman Hunt had served with the Alcoa Police Department for seven weeks. He is survived by his wife and daughters.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 1 month, 2 weeks
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

civil unrest

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Policeman William "Bill" Hunt will never be forgotten. His service to the City of Alcoa will always be appreciated. May his soul rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

April 11, 2018

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