Erie Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Tuesday, July 30, 1935
Add to My HeroesWilliam S. Ford
Sergeant William Ford was shot and killed by a man that he had ejected from a train next to County Road in the Claxton Yards in Secaucus, New Jersey.
He was able to return fire, killing the subject.
Sergeant Ford had served with the Erie Railroad Police Department for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New Jersey
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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