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William Raymond
1919
William E. Raymond.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman William Raymond was shot and killed at the corner of Line Street and Rutledge Avenue by a man he attempted to arrest for disorderly conduct. Policeman Raymond managed to return fire and then pulled a fire alarm before he collapsed.
The suspect was found seven hours later in a nearby backyard suffering from three gunshot wounds in his right leg.
Policeman Raymond was survived by his wife. He was a World War I veteran.
The suspect was found seven hours later in a nearby backyard suffering from three gunshot wounds in his right leg.
Policeman Raymond was survived by his wife. He was a World War I veteran.
Survivors
Policeman Raymond was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Charleston Police Department
Policeman
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