U.S. Army · United States 
Vernon Winn
1997
Vernon O. Winn served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Officer Bill Winn died after suffering a heart attack following an altercation during a drunk driving arrest. The heart attack occurred while he was transporting the suspect to jail. His patrol car went out of control on Main Street. Officer Winn was a United States World War II Army veteran who had served with the Iberia Police Department for 13 years as an auxiliary officer and was hired as a full-time officer nine days earlier.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four sons, a daughter, a sister, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Iberia Police Department
Police Officer
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