Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Maguire was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary while checking on storage lockers at State Street and Whitman Street, in Pullman. Two males were arrested in relation to the burglary, but were never charged with the murder of Officer Maguire due to a lack of evidence.
Survivors
Officer Maguire had served with the Pullman Police Department for nine years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Maguire gave the Pullman Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pullman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Maguire.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer William J. Maguire is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WA, 187 of 340 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55% of this state's fallen. That is 55 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pullman Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William J. Maguire's cause is highlighted.
How William J. Maguire Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William J. Maguire is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William J. Maguire was killed by gun.
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