Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1920
Add to My HeroesWilliam R. King
Patrolman William R. King responded to a call of a man causing a disturbance on a street car. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer King arrested the trouble-maker from the streetcar. Shortly thereafter, as Patrolman King was calling for a wagon, the suspect pulled a revolver and shot him in the back. He was apprehended and identified by several witnesses.
Patrolman King was assigned to Precinct 3.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge 417
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Arrested
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