William Andrew Henley

William Andrew "Drew" Henley

2005

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served In Our Keeping

William Andrew Henley served the U.S. Marine Corps for 9 years. William served during the years of the Cold War, Gulf War, the Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Police Officer William Henley suffered a fatal heart attack during a foot pursuit of a suspect in the area of Webb Street at approximately 2330 hours.

He and his partner were on patrol when they observed several suspicious men in the area. When they approached the men, one of them fled with Officer Henley in pursuit. Officer Henley collapsed immediately after taking the suspect into custody. He was transported to Obici Hospital where he died shortly after midnight.

It was determined that the suspect Officer Henley had arrested was wanted in New Jersey on assault and battery charges.

Officer Henley was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Suffolk Police Department for three years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

1991 – 2001

Conflicts

Cold War Gulf War Afghanistan Global War on Terrorism

Also Served

Suffolk Police Department

Police Officer II

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