Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Bill Hunt was shot and killed during a riot involving striking workers at the Alcoa Company of America plant.
The plant had been closed for seven weeks and had reopened that day. The riot started after some workers at the plant were kept from entering by the striking workers.
One of the strikers was also killed during the shootout in which 11 officers were shot and wounded.
Policeman Hunt had served with the Alcoa Police Department for seven weeks.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughters.
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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.
Policeman Hunt served with the Alcoa Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Alcoa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hunt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman William Hunt 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Alcoa Police Department, 2 of 4 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 Hunt's cause is highlighted.
How William Hunt Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Hunt is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Hunt was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Alcoa Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
