Railroad Detective William Myrtle McIntyre, Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective William Myrtle McIntyre

Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, February 23, 1935

William Myrtle McIntyre

Detective William McIntyre was shot and killed in Alexandria, Virginia, while attempting to arrest a man stealing coal from a train near the intersection of Duke and Henry Streets.

As he approached, the man suddenly opened fire, striking Detective McIntyre several times. Despite being wounded, Detective McIntyre returned fire and struck the suspect in the ankle.

The suspect fled into Washington, DC, where he treated his wound. He then fled to New York state where he remained until being arrested for drunkenness in Poughkeepsie in 1941. He was returned to Virginia where he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Detective McIntyre had served with the Southern Railroad Police for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Virginia
Incident Date Wednesday, February 20, 1935
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Rest in Peace Detective William Myrtle McIntyre. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting Americas steel roadways.

I pray for peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the flesh of your murderer!

Amen

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston,TX

February 23, 2016