Patrolman Willard Laurence Ferguson, Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman Willard Laurence Ferguson

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, February 19, 1923

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Willard Laurence Ferguson

Patrolman Ferguson was shot and wounded as he arrested a suspect who had robbed two filling stations. Patrolman Ferguson was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Ferguson died 11 days later from his wounds.
Patrolman Ferguson had been with the agency for one year and had served in the United States Army for three years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, February 8, 1923
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed by Ptl. Ferguson

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Patrolman Ferguson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community. It for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.

R.I.P.
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February 19, 2023