Hampshire County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, June 25, 1847
Add to My HeroesWilliam Armstrong
Deputy Sheriff William Armstrong was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a gang of desperadoes.
He was shot in the chest as he entered the residence the group was in. The subject who shot him was arrested.
West Virginia had not yet been created at the time of Deputy Armstrong's murder, and Hampshire County was still part of Virginia.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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