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Resided:
ME, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 18, 1893
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 23 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Oxford County Sheriff's Office
ME
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
ME
USA
Sat. Nov. 18, 1893
Summary:
Deputy Whitman was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect in Paris, Maine. Deputy Whitman had been on a special stake out assignment of local businesses after a series of burglaries. At approximately 0200 hours Deputy Whitman spotted the suspect and summoned the store owner, who shortly arrived on the scene. When the store owner opened the door a struggle ensued in which the suspect fired several shots, slightly wounding the owner. Deputy Whitman then chased the man across a nearby park. During the chase the suspect fired at Deputy Whitman, striking him in the chest. Deputy Whitman was taken to a nearby home where died ten minutes later. The suspect was apprehended and convicted of Deputy Whitman's murder.
