Officer William Edward Stafford
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, September 5, 1948

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 564

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 5, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Stafford was killed after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop. As he was talking with the violator another vehicle swerved off of the roadway, striking both men. The driver of the car was charged with murder witout malice but was not convicted.

Officer Stafford had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and two children.