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Willis Edwin Sanders Sr.
- Apr. 15, 1947 -
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Resided: |
SC, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Apr. 15, 1947 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 41 yrs. of age |
| Agency |
Dept: | Anderson Police Dept. - SC
401 S Main St Anderson, SC
29624 USA (864)231-2272 |
County: | Anderson |
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: |
10 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
SC
USA
Tue. Apr. 15, 1947
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Summary: |
Patrolman Sanders was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a local business. He and another patrolman were on patrol at 0045 hours when they observed a door to a business that was open. They called for backup and then, when the backup officers arrived, entered the business. As Patrolman Sanders opened an interior door the suspect opened fire, mortally wounding him. The suspect, who was inside the store stealing sugar, was arrested a short time later after other officers fired tear gas into the building.
Patrolman Sanders was transported to Anderson Hospital where he died from his wounds 4 hours later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair July 11, 1947.
Patrolman Sanders had been with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and son.
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