U.S. Army · United States 
William Mathews
1909
William H. Mathews served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Captain William Mathews was shot and killed by one of his officers while reprimanding him. The officer was called to Captain Mathews' office at the Fifth Precinct Station, on the 200 block of South Carolina Avenue, SE, to be reprimanded for not reporting to Reserve Duty. A struggle ensued and Captain Mathews was shot by the officer. The officer was arrested at the scene. Captain Mathews was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and child. He is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, DC.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Captain
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