Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 1911
Add to My HeroesWilliam Henry Cunliffe
Police Officer William Cunliffe was shot and killed by two suspicious men at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Columbia Street.
As he approached both suspects, one suspect shot and killed him. Before he died, Officer Cunliffe was able to return fire but did not hit either suspect. The suspects were never identified or arrested.
Officer Cunliffe had been with the Seattle Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Cunliffe, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 25, 2019
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