Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer William Easson and Police Officer Calvin Thacker were shot and killed while making a traffic stop while making a traffic stop at the 200 block of El Sendero Street in Vallejo. Both officers were shot twice during the stop. The subject fled the scene but later turned himself in. He was convicted of both murders and sentenced for 5 years to life in prison. Officer Easson had served with the Vallejo Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Easson gave the Vallejo Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vallejo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Easson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William L. Easson, Jr. 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Vallejo Police Department, 5 of 5 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 L. Easson, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How William L. Easson, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William L. Easson, Jr. is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William L. Easson, Jr. was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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