Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Quinn was ambushed and shot at W. Tremont and Duncan while walking his beat at 4:45 am. A suspect, who was arrested three years later, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Patrolman Quinn was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Quinn served with the Massillon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Massillon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Quinn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William E. Quinn 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Massillon Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William E. Quinn's cause is highlighted.
How William E. Quinn Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William E. Quinn is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William E. Quinn was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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