U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William James Truesdale
1986
William James Truesdale served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. William served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Truesdale was shot and killed while moonlighting at Citywide Bank of Lakewood at on south Wadsworth Boulevard. Two armed suspects entered the bank and were immediately confronted by Deputy Truesdale. Both suspects had previously been incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail where Deputy Truesdale served as a detentions deputy. One of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him. Both suspects were later arrested and sentenced to life. Deputy Truesdale was survived by his wife and three children. He was killed on his anniversary, two months before he planned to retire.
Survivors
Deputy Truesdale was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1950 – 1952
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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August 2, 2026
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