Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman William D. Wood was shot and killed by an intoxicated man when he ordered him to stop firing his gun on a public street.
The suspect was arrested in Virginia several weeks later.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison in October of 1901.
Policeman Wood was survived by his wife and daughter.
Advance is in Davie County.
Survivors
Policeman Wood was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Wood served with the Advance Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Advance community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Wood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman William David Wood 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William David Wood's cause is highlighted.
How William David Wood Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 12 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William David Wood is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William David Wood was killed by shotgun.