Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, June 19, 1914
Add to My HeroesWilliam Dinwiddie
Sergeant William Dinwiddie succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on December 3, 1901, when he and Patrolman Robert Saylor were shot after responding to a disturbance at a local tavern on Central Street in Knoxville.
The suspect involved in the disturbance was the famous outlaw known as Kid Curry. The suspect immediately opened fire on the officers, wounding them both before fleeing.
Sergeant Dinwiddie was shot in the chest. Despite returning to work, he was often unable to patrol his full eight-hour shift. The bullet moved from his chest to his back over the years. His death 12 1/2 years later was attributed to the complications of the gunshot wound to his chest.
Patrolman Robert Saylor succumbed to his wounds on December 23, 1914.
Sergeant Dinwiddie had served with the Knoxville Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Kid Curry was suspected of be involved with the murders of five law enforcement officers: Sheriff Josiah Hazen of the Converse County Sheriff's Department, Wyoming; Deputy Samuel Jenkins and Sheriff Jesse Tyler of the Grand County Sheriff's Department, Utah; and Patrolman Robert Saylor and Patrolman William Dinwiddie of the Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee.
Kid Curry was arrested after the murders of Patrolman Saylor and Patrolman Dinwiddie. He was convicted of the murders but escaped from the local jail before being transferred to a federal prison.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, December 13, 1901
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Escaped from prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSgt. Dinwiddie,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Knoxville.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 19, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
![Zane Coolidge](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27137/police-officer-zane-coolidge.jpg)
Police Officer Zane Coolidge
Phoenix Police Department, AZ
EOW: September 6, 2024
![James Crowley](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27133/c_crowley_james_.jpg)
Patrolman James Crowley
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: August 22, 2024
![Phylicia Carson](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27128/c_phylicia-carson-2.jpg)
Officer Phylicia Carson
Osage Beach Police Department, MO
EOW: August 31, 2024
![Darron Lee Burks](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27127/c_burks.jpg)
Police Officer Darron Lee Burks
Dallas Police Department, TX
EOW: August 29, 2024
![Wayne David](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27126/investigator-wayne-david.jpg)
Investigator Wayne David
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: August 28, 2024
![Austin Machitar](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27125/c_austin-machitar.jpg)
Police Officer Austin Machitar
San Diego Police Department, CA
EOW: August 26, 2024
![Taylor Jaimeson Bristow](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27123/investigator-taylor-bristow.jpg)
Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 23, 2024
![Brandon Cunningham](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27118/c_deputy_brandon_cunningham.jpg)
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham
Paulding County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 17, 2024
![Hunter Scott Miller](https://www.odmp.org/media/thumb/125/officer/27117/c_hunter-miller.jpg)
Correctional Officer Hunter Scott Miller
Kentucky Department of Corrections, KY
EOW: July 25, 2024