Police Officer William Douglas Black

Police Officer William Douglas Black | Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia
Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia
Police Officer William Douglas Black

Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, July 11, 1979

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William Douglas Black

Police Officer William Black and Detective Jimmy Mobley were killed in a helicopter accident.

The helicopter crashed in the Atlantic Ocean between Croatan and Dam Neck. They were leading a rescue boat to the scene of a disabled boat using their spotlight. During the operation, the helicopter dove into the ocean.

Officer Black had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for six years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

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