Houghton Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, November 4, 1930
Add to My HeroesWilliam Romano
Officer Romano was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a location where a man had just shot his neighbor. The man opened fire on the officers as they exited their patrol car, killing Officer Romano.
The suspect then went into his home and committed suicide.
Officer Romano was single and had served with the agency for 8 years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Committed suicide
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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