Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, April 2, 1908
William E. Dwyer
Chief of Detectives William Dwyer was shot and killed during a shootout in the Vigo County Courthouse.
A defendant who had just been convicted of dynamiting three stores in Sandford produced a gun and began firing, killing Detective Dwyer and wounding three others. Other officers returned fire wounding the suspect.
The suspect had dynamited the three businesses because the owners had exposed his illegal drinking establishment. His conviction came as a result of Detective Dwyer's testimony. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two to 21 years in prison on October 4, 1908.
Detective Dwyer had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 20 years.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Detective Dwyer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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