Toledo Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, September 18, 1970
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Miscannon
Patrolman William Miscannon was shot and killed while sitting in his marked patrol car at the intersection of Dorr Street and Junction Avenue, outside the headquarters building for the Black Panthers, during race riots.
A vehicle pulled up behind Patrolman Miscannon's patrol car, and one of the occupants walked up and shot him at point-blank range. The suspect was charged with Patrolman Miscannon's murder but acquitted after two hung juries.
Patrolman Miscannon had served with the Toledo Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and four young children.
The Black Panthers is a racist, radical group that professed the murders of law enforcement officers. Members and former members of the group were responsible for the murders of at least 15 law enforcement officers and the wounding of dozens more across the nation.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 393
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 56 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William A. Miscannon of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 18, 2023
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