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Willard Ferguson
1923
Willard Laurence Ferguson.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Ferguson was shot and wounded as he arrested a suspect who had robbed two filling stations. Patrolman Ferguson was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Ferguson died 11 days later from his wounds. Patrolman Ferguson had been with the agency for one year and had served in the United States Army for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
Also Served
Kansas City Police Department
Patrolman
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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