Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, March 3, 1932
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Henderson
Policeman William Henderson was fatally wounded when he was shot while investigating a suspicious vehicle.
He saw the vehicle idling in front of a drug store on 54th Street and noticed a man sitting inside. As Policeman Henderson walked to a nearby call box, the man in the car shot him in the back.
Policeman Henderson was transported to Philadelphia General Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds five days later.
No one was ever charged with Policeman Henderson's murder, but it is believed that four burglars were responsible for his murder. The four suspects were charged with the murder of Policeman David Wiley, who was shot and killed one month after Policeman Henderson.
Policeman Henderson was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 12 years, assigned to the 65th Street and Woodland Avenue Station. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 2905
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, February 28, 1932
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never charged
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Henderson,
On today, the 93rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 3, 2025
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