Chief of Police William Kirby, Jay Police Department, Oklahoma

Chief of Police William Kirby

Jay Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1974

William Kirby

Chief of Police William Kirby suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a man he had just arrested for being drunk in public.

The man started resisting as he and a sheriff's deputy took the man into the jail. The two struggled with the prisoner up three flights of stairs until getting him into a jail cell. Chief Kirby collapsed moments later.

The subject was charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with Chief Kirby's death.

Chief Kirby was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 8, 2018