Patrolman William Preston Bryant, Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman William Preston Bryant

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, August 17, 1943

William Preston Bryant

Patrolman Bryant was shot and killed during a traffic stop while patrolling Beat 47 in the West End.

Unbeknownst to Patrolman Bryant, the four occupants were planning to rob a local bank and the vehicle had been stolen from the Louisville police chief so the occupants could listen to the police radio during the robbery. Three of the suspects were apprehended within a few days and fourth was apprehended several months later.

Patrolman Bryant had been with the Louisville Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Four suspects apprehended

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Patrolman Bryant,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 17, 2018