Officer William McDuff, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer William McDuff

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, December 25, 1896

William McDuff

Officer William McDuff was shot and killed after two youths he had arrested earlier in the day came to his home. The two were outside yelling at him. When he came outside to tell them to stop yelling they shot him with a shotgun, killing him. The suspects were sentenced to 10 and 15 years.

Officer McDuff was the first black officer with the Dallas Police Department to be killed in the line of duty. He had been with the agency for two months.

Bio

Age 63
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to jail

Most Recent Reflection

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Rest in Peace Sir. You are a part of our history here at the Dallas Police Department. We're working diligently to find more information about you. Thank you for your service Sir. God Bless!

Sergeant Jacqueline Lee
Dallas Police Department

December 20, 2017