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William R. Rayner
- Dec. 18, 1966 -
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| Resided: |
IN, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Dec. 18, 1966 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Indiana State Police
100 N Senate Ave N340
Indianapolis, IN
46204 USA
(317)899-8293 |
| County: | Marion |
| Dept. Type: | State/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Trooper |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
8 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
IN
USA
Sun. Dec. 18, 1966
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| Summary: |
Trooper William Rayner was shot and killed after he and a deputy stopped a vehicle at 3:00 am on Interstate 74 east of Greensburg in Decatur County.
The officers were unaware that the car was stolen and that its occupants were parolees away without leave from a state detention home in Louisville, Kentucky, when they began to question them. As they asked the men to exit the vehicle, the passenger grabbed Trooper Rayner and opened fire, killing him. The deputy was able to return fire and kill one of the suspects. The other suspect was captured some time later after an extensive manhunt.
Trooper Rayner had served with the Indiana State Police for over eight years and was assigned to the Versailles post. He was survived by his wife and three sons, one of whom was born after his death.
In 2009, Interstate 74 near the 138-mile marker in Decatur County was dedicated the Trooper William Rayner Memorial Highway in his honor.
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