Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, July 4, 1893
Add to My HeroesWilliam Erastus Whitehurst
Deputy Sheriff William Whitehurst was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a public disturbance.
As he struggled with the original suspect another man opened fire on him, killing him.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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