Special Officer William G. Cashin, Oakland Police Department, California

Special Officer William G. Cashin

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 1893

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William G. Cashin

Special Officer William Cashin was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a burglary in progress at a saloon at 1466-1/2 7th Street.

As they entered the darkened main room a shot rang out and struck Officer Cashin in the abdomen. Both officers returned fire and killed one of the suspects.

The second subject was apprehended in San Francisco. He was acquitted at his second trial in 1894.

Officer Cashin had served with the Oakland Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, March 11, 1893
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender One killed and one acquitted

burglary

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Officer Cashin,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oakland.

R.I.P.
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