Officer William Wickman, Tacoma Police Department, Washington

Officer William Wickman

Tacoma Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1925

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William Wickman

Officer Wickman was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a vehicle on Union Avenue. Another vehicle turned in front of him at 68th Street, causing a collision. The motorcycle hit the car's passenger side and he was thrown onto the hood, hitting his head on the windshield frame. Two passing drivers took Officer Wickman to Tacoma General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver was cleared of any wrongdoing in the officer's death.

Officer Wickman had served with the Tacoma Police Department for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Officer Wickman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tacoma.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 9, 2025