Anchorage Police Department, Alaska
End of Watch Saturday, December 26, 1970
Add to My HeroesWilliam G. Pfalmer, Jr.
Officer William Pfalmer succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 17 years earlier after stopping of a stolen vehicle containing three juveniles.
As Officer Pfalmer approached the stolen vehicle on June 9, 1953 the driver sped away. As the vehicle drove away Officer Pfalmer shot out its transmission, disabling it. When he approached the vehicle a second time one of the suspects opened fire on him, striking him in the left arm and right shoulder, shattering spine. The wound to the spine paralyzed Officer Pfalmer from the chest down. Over the next 17 years he underwent numerous surgeries as his health continued to deteriorate. He finally succumbed to the wound while undergoing a corrective surgery.
Officer Pfalmer was a US Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Anchorage Police Department for 3 years. He had previously served with the Alaska Territorial Police. He was survived by his wife, three sons, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 13
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 9, 1953
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsOfficer Pfalmer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USCG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 26, 2020
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