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. The suspect was acquitted.
He was survived by his parents and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
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