Patrolman William R. King, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman William R. King

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1920

William R. King

Patrolman William R. King responded to a call of a man causing a disturbance on a street car. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer King removed the trouble-maker from the streetcar. Shortly thereafter, the assailant approached Officer King from behind and fired a fatal shot at the officer.

Patrolman King was assigned to Precinct 3.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge 417

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 25, 2015