Chief of Police William B. Renfro, Dorchester Police Department, Virginia

Chief of Police William B. Renfro

Dorchester Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, June 17, 1906

William B. Renfro

Chief Renfro was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of pistol shots near the town's churches. Chief Renfro, who had been walking with his wife, started towards the churches when he encountered two strangers.

As he questioned the strangers he grew suspicious. He was preparing to search them when one of the men produced a pistol and opened fire, fatally wounding him in the chest. He died early the following morning.

Chief Renfro had served with the Dorchester Police Department for several years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, June 16, 1906
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 17, 2015