Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1938
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Courtney
Officer Courtney succumbed to injuries received seven years earlier when he was struck in the chest by a suspect. He had responded to a disturbance call at the local courthouse when the incident happened. The injury forced Officer Courtney to take a medical retirement only four months before his death.
Officer Courtney had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Sunday, May 24, 1931
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Courtney.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 24, 2021
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