William McDaniel
1934
William R. McDaniel.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer William McDaniel was shot and killed as he and a tow truck driver were impounding a car that had been abandoned after a crash on Mangrove Avenue. Officer McDaniel was investigating the collision and the suspicion that the man had been drinking while driving. While they hooked the car to the tow truck, the man returned to the scene and fatally wounded both men. Officer McDaniel was able to return fire and wound the suspect. He was later shot and killed by a sheriff's posse when he fired at them. Officer McDaniel was a United States Navy WWI veteran and had been appointed to California Highway Patrol six months prior.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
Service Record
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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