Huntsville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, December 15, 2007
Add to My HeroesWilliam Eric Freeman
Officer William Freeman was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to an automobile accident on Bailey Cove Road, near Weatherly Road, at approximately 8:45 pm. When they arrived at the scene they located one of the subjects sitting on a curb.
As they approached the subject and attempted to arrest him for DUI, the man produced a handgun and shot Officer Freeman in the face. The other officer, with the help of two bystanders, was able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Freemen was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds the following morning.
Officer Freeman had served with the Huntsville Police Department for 3 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 364
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, December 14, 2007
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentence to life in prison
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Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
Strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well...
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me...
And compassion for those who need me
And, please, Lord, through it all; be at my side.
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