Officer William D. Nelson, Spokane Police Department, Washington

Officer William D. Nelson

Spokane Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Friday, March 19, 1920

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William D. Nelson

Officer Nelson was killed after being attacked by an insane inmate in the Spokane Jail. The man had attacked Officer Nelson after escaping from the "tank". It took over 15 minutes and numerous officers to subdue the inmate.

The inmate was adjudged insane and committed at the state mental asylum. On June 1, 1921, he was deported to Poland, where he came from.

Officer Nelson had been with the agency for almost 20 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Deported

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Officer Nelson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Spokane. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 19, 2020