Private William Patrick Conboy, Jr., Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

Private William Patrick Conboy, Jr.

Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Saturday, December 29, 1973

William Patrick Conboy, Jr.

Private William Conboy was shot and killed during an undercover narcotics operation at a hotel at 8777 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.

He and another undercover officer had met the two suspects in a hotel lobby where they were patted down before being taken to the suspects' room on the 10th floor. Instead of the anticipated cocaine purchase, one of the suspects drew a handgun and shot Private Conboy in the back. Backup officers immediately entered the room and fatally shot one of the suspects.

Private Conboy's partner was also shot and wounded by the suspect.

Private Conboy was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Montgomery County Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender One shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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Had a beer with Mickey the night before after a class at U of M. Went Rookie School together and on the same shift before the undercover assignment. 45 years later, I still think of him, his beautiful wife and child. His loss was the reason that my wife and I and child left the force. Never Forget. MWA

Officer Michael Aldrich
Montgomery County Police Dept.

February 2, 2018