W. M. Chansler

Death by Force

On August 27, 1954, California Highway Patrol Officer William McCrea Chansler, aged 32, was tragically killed in the line of duty. Officer Chansler was off duty when he responded to a call about an armed suspect who had shot a waitress and was holding hostages at a local restaurant in Happy Camp, California. Despite being off duty, Officer Chansler's sense of duty and bravery led him to the scene to assist. Upon arrival, he confronted the suspect, ordering him to drop his weapon. The suspect, ar ...Read More