Police Officer William L. Easson, Jr., Vallejo Police Department, California

Police Officer William L. Easson, Jr.

Vallejo Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 1966

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William L. Easson, Jr.

Police Officer William Easson and Police Officer Calvin Thacker were shot and killed while making a traffic stop while making a traffic stop at the 200 block of El Sendero Street in Vallejo.

Both officers were shot twice during the stop.

The subject fled the scene but later turned himself in. He was convicted of both murders and sentenced for 5 years to life in prison.

Officer Easson had served with the Vallejo Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years
Badge 227

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted of murder

parolee, traffic stop

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April is a sad month for our Vallejo PD Family, lost 2 on April 7, 1966, 1 on April 12, 2000 and now a Rertired Motor Officer on April 7, 2019.

Hats off on bended knee for all Personal Families, the Blue families with Prayers to Our Lord for Healing, Comfort and Growth. Amen

Officer John Cunningham
Vallejo Police Badge 427

April 10, 2019