Patrolman William Hill Coulter, Litchfield Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman William Hill Coulter

Litchfield Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, May 8, 1932

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William Hill Coulter

Patrolman William Coulter was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a burglary in progress.

As the two officers approached the residence one of two suspects fired a .32-caliber handgun through the front door, striking Patrolman Coulter in the abdomen. The suspects, a 47-year-old man and his 28-year-old son-in-law, were apprehended and convicted of murder. Both were sentenced to 14 years in prison.

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Age 56
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 14 years

burglary

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Patrolman Coulter,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Litchfield.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 8, 2022