Detective William L. Humphries, Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Detective William L. Humphries

Wichita Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Tuesday, February 23, 1915

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William L. Humphries

Detective William Humphries was shot and killed while attempting to question a suspect in a local pool hall at 803 Douglas Avenue.

When the man became cornered by Detective Humphries he pulled out a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding the detective. The subject was apprehended and convicted of first-degree murder.

Detective Humphries is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted of murder

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Det. Humphries,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 23, 2025