Officer William C. Long

Officer William C. Long

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, August 31, 1958

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William C. Long

Officer William Long was accidentally shot and killed with his own gun when a friend, thinking the gun was unloaded pointed it at Officer Long and pulled the trigger.

Officer Long was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 31, 2020

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