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Resided:
NE, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 09, 1977
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 24 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Nebraska City Police Dept.
NE
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 weeks
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NE
USA
Sat. Jul. 09, 1977
Summary:
Officer White was shot and killed behind the police department when he and another officer attempted to stop a truck driven by a man wanted for questioning from an earlier domestic assault. When the truck stopped the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer White below his vest. The other officer was also wounded but was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled but was arrested a short time later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on December 16, 1977. He died in prison January 18, 1993.
Officer White had only been with the agency for 9 days.
