Officer William R. McDaniel, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer William R. McDaniel

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Saturday, October 6, 1934

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William R. McDaniel

Officer William McDaniel was shot and killed as he and a tow truck driver were impounding a car that had been abandoned after a crash on Mangrove Avenue.

Officer McDaniel was investigating the collision and the suspicion that the man had been drinking while driving. While they hooked the car to the tow truck, the man returned to the scene and fatally wounded both men. Officer McDaniel was able to return fire and wound the suspect. He was later shot and killed by a sheriff's posse when he fired at them.

Officer McDaniel was a United States Navy WWI veteran and had been appointed to California Highway Patrol six months prior. He was survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

alcohol violation, ambush, convicted felon

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Officer McDaniel,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces-especially during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 6, 2024