Patrolman William T. Hunt, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman William T. Hunt

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, January 17, 1924

William T. Hunt

Patrolman Hunt was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for stealing caps. He died two days after being shot.

One of the suspects was sentenced to death and executed in the electric chair on January 22, 1925.

Bio

Age 63
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, January 15, 1924
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1925

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 17, 2012