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- Oct. 02, 1942 -
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Bluefiled Police Dept. Patch
Resided: WV, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 02, 1942
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Bluefield Police Dept. - WV
200 Rogers Street  
Bluefield, WV   24701   USA
(304)325-2429
County: Mercer
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 12 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: WV   USA   Fri. Oct. 02, 1942
Summary: Patrolman William Land was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a disturbance call at a downtown hotel. As soon as they arrived a man walked out of the front door and shot Patrolman Land three times. The other officer returned fire striking the suspect in the hip.

He had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

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