Chief of Police William Kirby, Jay Police Department, Oklahoma

Chief of Police William Kirby

Jay Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1974

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William Kirby

Chief of Police William Kirby suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a man he had just arrested for being drunk in public.

The man started resisting as he and a sheriff's deputy took the man into the jail. The two struggled with the prisoner up three flights of stairs until getting him into a jail cell. Chief Kirby collapsed moments later.

The subject was charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with Chief Kirby's death.

Chief Kirby was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Chief Kirby, on today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jay. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 23, 2024