Front Royal Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, July 24, 1991
Add to My HeroesWilliam Patrick Farrell
Lieutenant William Farrell died on July 24, 1991, from Hepatitis B, which he contracted on November 6, 1977, while arresting a female suspect. During the arrest the suspect began biting and scratching Lieutenant Farrell.
Following the incident he developed chronic hepatitis which caused his health to deteriorate until his death.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Sunday, November 6, 1977
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