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Resided:
CA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Oct. 28, 1897
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
CA
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CA
USA
Thu. Oct. 28, 1897
Summary:
Sheriff William McEvoy was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a drunk man who had just shot and killed his father. As Sheriff McEvoy entered the house the suspect shot him. The suspect was later shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody.
The suspect was sentenced to death and later executed at San Quentin Prison.
