Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, September 11, 1991
Add to My HeroesWilliam Dickerson
Sergeant Dickerson was shot and killed when he interrupted an escape attempt. A prisoner was in the process of taking another deputy hostage when Sergeant Dickerson surprised him. The suspect shot and killed him and then attempted to escape with the hostage. The keys that the deputy had did not open all of the doors and the suspect could not escape and gave up without further incident. The man was convicted of murdering a peace officer and sentenced to life. It is believed that the suspect's gun was smuggled to him by his brother.
Sergeant Dickerson was survived by his wife, and two daughters. The agency's newest jail was named the Dickerson Detention Facility in his honor.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsYou were like an uncle to me, you treated me as though i was your own blood. We've had some great time's on Freeland the working on your brother's boat, the large amounts of fish that had been caught; truly a great man. I'm glad that i've had the pleasure of knowing you and your family. The lessons that you and your brother had tought me, your brother John is still teaching. Your girl's are all grown and pretty as ever, you and your wife raised them well. You will be continuously missed. R.I.P. UNCLE.
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