Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 1977
William R. Dils
Deputy William Dils was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a residence in North Collins.
He was shot once in the abdomen through a closed bedroom door. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The killer was sentenced to 25 years to life. He has a parole hearing in May of 2012.
Deputy Dils was a WWII veteran and had been employed with the Erie County Sheriff's Department for 19 years. He is survived by his wife, sons, and grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsI said a little prayer today for Deputy Dils and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
November 4, 2015
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