Sergeant William L. Griffin
Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, July 29, 1967
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Sergeant Griffin was shot and killed during a burglary stakeout.
Sergeant Griffin and another officer were in a darkened home that they understood was to be burglarized. The other officer mistakenly shot him as he came around a corner responding to a broken window.
Four men were detained and one was charged with murder because it happened during the commission of a crime.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsGreat uncle very honest.lost a great man that night
Walter Griffin
Nephew
June 5, 2024
