Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, September 1, 1967
Add to My HeroesWilliam Frederick Meyer
Patrolman William Meyer was shot and killed by in a shootout with five men who had just robbed a grocery store. He confronted the suspects in the grocery store parking lot at 2100 Gardiner Lane as they were making their escape.
One of the suspects was captured in Vincennes, Indiana, the next day. Three were apprehended in Racine, Wisconsin, three days later. The fifth suspect was captured by FBI agents in Tampa, Florida, on March 2, 1968. All five were out of jail and under bond for grocery store robberies committed in Madison, Wisconsin, and Springfield, Illinois. Four of the suspects were found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death July 3, 1968. In 1972 their sentences were commuted to life.
Patrolman Meyer served with the Louisville Police Department for 11 years and was survived by his wife and children. In 1959 he was cited for unusual bravery when he rescued two people from a fire.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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