Trooper William Francis Pickard

Photo of Trooper William Francis Pickard
End of Watch: Wed, Jan 21st, 1976
Date of Incident: Wed, Jan 21st, 1976
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 26

Survivors

His son

Incident

Trooper Pickard was assisting the Hodgenville Police Department serve a warrant when he was shot and killed.

Agency

Kentucky State Police
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Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Patch
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919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(800) 222-5555
Commissioner Rodney Brewer

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Trooper William Francis Pickard.

Trooper William Francis Pickard
Left by Kathy on Friday, January 22nd, 2016

"Pick", Mary, and their son were an important part of our community. I had just gotten to know them a short time before the shooting. A true hero in every sense!