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William Frederick Meyer
- Sep. 01, 1967 -
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(19326)
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Resided: |
KY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Sep. 01, 1967 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Louisville Police Dept. - KY
633 West Jefferson St Louisville, KY
40202 USA (502)574-7060 |
County: | Jefferson |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
11 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
KY
USA
Fri. Sep. 01, 1967
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Summary: |
Patrolman Meyer was shot and killed by in a shootout with five men who had just robbed a grocery store. He confronted the suspects in the grocery store parking lot as they were making their escape.
One of the suspects was captured in Vincennes, Indiana, the next day. Three were apprehended in Racine, Wisconsin, three days later. The fifth suspect was captured by FBI agents in Tampa, Florida, on March 2, 1968. All five were out of jail and under bond for grocery store robberies committed in Madison, Wisconsin, and Springfield, Illinois. Four of the suspects were found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death July 3, 1968. In 1972 their sentences were commuted to life.
Patrolman Meyer was survived by his wife and children. In 1959 he was cited for unusual bravery when he rescued two people from a fire.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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