William L Long Sr.

End of Watch: Saturday, October 4, 1958

Biographical Info

Age: 29

Tour of Duty: 5 years

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Patrol

Badge Number: 386

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Date of Incident: October 4, 1958

Incident Location: Crittenden Drive

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

William L Long

Narrative

Patrolman Long was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol on Crittenden Drive at approximately 4 am.

Patrolman Long was one of four (4) brothers who were members of the Louisville Division of Police.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He had been with the department for five (5) years. He is survived by his wife and four (4) children.

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