Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Friday, March 5, 1909
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Mathews
Captain William Mathews was shot and killed by one of his officers while reprimanding him.
The officer was called to Captain Mathews' office at the Fifth Precinct Station, on the 200 block of South Carolina Avenue, SE, to be reprimanded for not reporting to Reserve Duty. A struggle ensued and Captain Mathews was shot by the officer. The officer was arrested at the scene.
Captain Mathews was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and child. He is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, DC.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 234
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
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