Dickson City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, September 17, 1931
Add to My HeroesWilliam Novak
Officer Novak was shot and killed at a school board meeting by the city school director. Officer Novak was sent to the meeting due to ill feelings among board members over a recent election. The suspect said his revolver accidentally discharged when Officer Novak pushed him. He was tried for murder and acquitted.
Officer Novak had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Acquitted
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