Patrolman William A. Moore, Richmond Police Department, Virginia

Patrolman William A. Moore

Richmond Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, November 2, 1935

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William A. Moore

Patrolman William Toot and Patrolman William Moore were shot and killed at the city jail when two inmates attempted to escape. The inmates had obtained two pistols that had been smuggled into the jail inside of a can of cooked chicken.

The two men, who were in jail for murdering a postal worker, were captured in New York in January 1935. They were extradited back to Virginia and subsequently executed on February 2nd, 1935.

Patrolman Moore suffered severe wounds during the incident and remained hospitalized for almost one year. He succumbed to complications of his wounds on November 2nd, 1935.

Patrolman Moore had served with the Richmond Police Department for 25 years.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, September 30, 1934
Weapon Handgun
Offender Executed in 1935

escape, prisoner custody

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Sometimes amidst all of the other senseless and horrific criminal activity LE sees on a daily basis, domestic and homegrown terrorism makes it's way into the path of our dear and heroic LEO's. This was no doubt one of those instances and you and all of your LE brethren who sacrificed everything at the hands of these thugs will forever be remembered for your service and heroism. God Bless and rest in peace knowing that time will never erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 9, 2020