Colville Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Monday, July 17, 1911
Add to My HeroesWilliam L. Terry
Chief Terry was accidentally shot and killed with his own service weapon while attempting to place it in his holster. He was just returning to duty after eating lunch at home and bent down to pick something up. As he did so his gun slipped out of his shoulder holster. When he attempted to re-holster it his finger brushed the trigger, discharging the weapon.
Chief Terry had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Mr Terry
Carson loveless
February 11, 2024
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