Patrolman William Preston Bryant

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.