Police Officer William Washington Moore
Augusta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, August 16, 1921
Add to My HeroesWilliam Washington Moore
Police Officer William Moore was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a murder suspect.
The suspect shot and killed a man he had an altercation with two hours earlier. As Officer Moore and other officers approached the suspect he opened fire with a double-barreled shotgun, killing Officer Moore instantly, and wounding several officers and citizens. Officers returned fire killing the suspect.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Moore,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens Augusta.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 16, 2021
