Glynn County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 1943
Add to My HeroesWilliam Marion Lee
Police Officer William Lee was shot and killed by a man he was transporting to the county jail after arresting him for drunk driving. The prisoner had a concealed handgun strapped to his leg.
The man, 47, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on April 29, 1954.
Officer Lee was a United States military veteran. He was survived by his expectant wife, three children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Paroled in 1954
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July 16, 2022
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