Night Policeman Will J. Moss, Union City Police Department, Tennessee

Night Policeman Will J. Moss

Union City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, December 13, 1924

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Will J. Moss

Night Policeman Will Moss was shot and killed while attempting to question several men suspected of transporting illegal whiskey.

He was shot in the right ear with a .32 caliber handgun after he stepped onto their vehicle's running board. The men then took his body to another area of the city where they left it. They were later arrested and confessed to his murder.

The shooter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Policeman Moss was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 35 years

alcohol violation

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Officer Moss,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Union City.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 13, 2024