Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, August 23, 1971
Add to My HeroesBilly Michael Kaylor
Officer Billy Kaylor was shot and killed while responding to a silent burglar alarm at a closed liquor store.
One of the subjects involved with his murder was arrested later that night.
Officer Kaylor was a United States Air Force veteran. He is buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Mineral bluff, Fannin County, Georgia.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsOfficer Kaylor,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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