Policeman William Henry Sutherlin

Policeman William Sutherlin was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had shot out a street light at the intersection of Sixth and Warren streets.

The man was in a group of males who were acting disorderly at about 9:30 pm. Policeman Sutherlin and another officer responded to the gunfire and began chasing the subjects who were dispersing. When the man who had shot out the street light was being arrested, he fatally shot Policeman Sutherlin in the heart.

The 20-year-old suspect was arrested by the other officer and charged with murder.