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William H. Dallas ("Billy")
- May. 30, 1876 -
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(6421)
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | May. 30, 1876 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male |
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Dept: | Quincy Police Dept. - IL
530 Broadway Street Quincy, IL
62301 USA (217)228-4470 |
County: | Adams |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
2 years
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Misc: | Officer Dallas is the first known African-American law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in the state of Illinois. |
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Bio: Officer Dallas had served with the Quincy Police Department for two years and was a US Army veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his expectant wife and son. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Tue. May. 30, 1876
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Summary: |
Officer William Dallas was shot and killed as he and his partner conducted a stakeout of a barn where stolen merchandise had been located.
When four men appeared at the barn at about 2:00 am, they were confronted by the officers who ordered them to put their hands up. The men, instead, opened fire upon the officers with one suspect striking Officer Dallas three times in the face. He was taken to his home where he was treated by a doctor, but died a few hours later.
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Disposition: |
Three men were later arrested and charged with murder. |
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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