Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer William McGary succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night when he was struck by an impaired driver at the intersection of Dave Ward Drive and Exchange Street.
Officer McGary was wearing a reflective vest while directing traffic at the scene of another accident when he was struck by a vehicle at about 8:00 p.m. Officer McGary was pinned between his patrol vehicle and the subject's vehicle. The driver who struck him was arrested at the scene and charged with several counts, including driving under the influence of narcotics.
Officer McGary was flown to a hospital in Little Rock, where he remained in serious condition until succumbing to his injuries. He served with the Conway Police Department for just under two years.
The subject who struck Officer McGary passed away in November 2014 before going to trial.
Officer McGary had served with the Conway Police Department for two years.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer McGary gave the Conway Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Conway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer McGary.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William Michael McGary is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 12.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Conway Police Department, 4 of 4 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 Michael McGary's cause is highlighted.
How William Michael McGary Compares
Offender Outcome
Deceased
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Michael McGary is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Michael McGary was killed by automobile; narcotics involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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