Hallandale Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, December 22, 1982
Add to My HeroesWilliam S. Hart
Officer William Hart Hart was shot and killed when he caught a man attempting to break into his van outside of his apartment in the 200 block of SE 9th Court.
The primary suspect was stabbed to death in an unrelated incident before police had a chance to question him. Details of the case have been left untold to preserve the integrity of the investigation. The case remains unsolved.
Officer Hart had served with the Hallandale Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsWas shift commander on that night accompanied Bill to Hollywood Memorial in emergency room when he expired a day I’ll never forget RIP my freind
Maj. J V Moticker HPD Ret.
One off my best officers
December 25, 2019
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