Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman William Raymond was shot and killed at the corner of Line Street and Rutledge Avenue by a man he attempted to arrest for disorderly conduct. Policeman Raymond managed to return fire and then pulled a fire alarm before he collapsed.
The suspect was found seven hours later in a nearby backyard suffering from three gunshot wounds in his right leg.
Policeman Raymond was survived by his wife. He was a World War I veteran.
Survivors
Policeman Raymond was survived by his wife.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Policeman Raymond served with the Charleston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
William E. Raymond served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Policeman William E. Raymond 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Charleston Police Dept., 12 of 24 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William E. Raymond's cause is highlighted.
How William E. Raymond Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William E. Raymond is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William E. Raymond was killed by gun; unknown type.
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