Officer William F. Byrd
Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, August 2, 1919
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Byrd
Officer Byrd was shot and killed when he responded to reports of gunshots from the rear of 509 North Rhode Island Avenue. Officer Byrd, a member of the mounted unit, rounded the corner to the house on his horse when the suspect shot him in the chest. Before he died he was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed by Officer Byrd
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Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 2, 2020
