Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Winningder was shot and killed in front of 315 Glasgow Street while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for beating his wife. The suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Winningder's service revolver and shot him. It is not known if the man was ever apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Winningder served with the Portsmouth Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Portsmouth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Winningder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William S. Winningder 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 VA, 394 of 656 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.1% of this state's fallen. That is 60.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Portsmouth Police Department, 6 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William S. Winningder's cause is highlighted.
How William S. Winningder Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William S. Winningder is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William S. Winningder was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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