U.S. Navy · United States 
Hugh Willoughby
1961
Hugh Weldon Willoughby served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Hugh Willoughby was shot and killed while off duty when he attempted to take action during a robbery at 501 W. 126th Street. When Officer Willoughby apprehended the suspect at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue, the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him six times. The suspect was arrested and convicted of murder. He was paroled on January 30, 1976. Officer Willoughby was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and served with the New York City Police Department for six years. He was assigned to the 26th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and young son.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Patrolman
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