Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, April 30, 1937
Add to My HeroesWillie R. Denson
Officer Willie Denson was shot and killed with his own service revolver shortly after arresting a suspect.
He had placed the suspect in his patrol car but the man began to struggle with the officer. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Denson's service weapon and shot him.
The 21-year-old suspect was was apprehended two weeks later in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Denson. Heroic and honorable!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 22, 2018
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