Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Armstrong was shot and killed when he observed an armed robbery in progress at 103 Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland. As he attempted to arrest the suspect, he was shot twice in the chest. He was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled and was never positively identified or apprehended. Patrolman Armstrong had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Armstrong gave the Cleveland Division of Police 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Armstrong.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William Armstrong 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 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 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cleveland Division of Police, 83 of 119 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Armstrong's cause is highlighted.
How William Armstrong Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Armstrong is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Armstrong was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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