William Whitfield: First Black City Police Officer in Indianapolis to Die in the Line of Duty
William Whitfield was a City Police Officer in Indianapolis, Indiana who served for 12 years on the force.
He was the first Black police officer in Indianapolis to die in the line of duty.
The man suddenly turned and ran, with Officer Whitfield in hot pursuit.
During the brief chase, the man suddenly turned and fired several shots from a revolver, striking Officer Whitfield once in the stomach.
Officer Whitfield was able to stumble back to the street where he collapsed.
