Officer William E. Yetton
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Monday, November 9, 1908

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: Monday, November 9, 1908
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Yetton was killed when his horse was spooked by a passing wagon at Benning Road and 21st Street, NE. He fell off his horse and struck his head on the pavement.

Officer Yetton had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.