Headstone of William Angle

William Angle

1921

William T. Angle.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer William Angle and Police Officer Neil McMillan were shot and killed at approximately 9:00 pm by a man they suspected carrying a weapon on Broadway Avenue at East Harrison Street. When the officers began to search the suspect, he produced a handgun and shot both officers. One hour later, the same suspect shot and killed Detective James O'Brien when he and his partner attempted to question him. Officer Angle succumbed to his wounds in the early morning hours of January 22nd. The suspect was eventually apprehended and hanged in Walla Walla Prison on April 1st, 1921. Officer Angle was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Seattle Police Department for one year. He was survived by his expectant wife, who gave birth to a son who died before his 1st birthday. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, who gave birth to a son who died before his 1st birthday.
William Angle
William Angle
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Seattle Police Department
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