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William Shields

Death by Force
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Constable William Shields, a 41-year-old Pennsylvania State Constable, was shot and killed on October 16, 1903, in the Glassport Hotel along Allegheny Avenue in Glassport, Pennsylvania. Shields was attempting to serve a warrant when the incident occurred. Earlier that day, two men had caused their dog to attack a railroad worker, leading to the issuance of warrants for their arrest.

Shields, along with two Glassport police officers, located the men at the hotel. One of the men was taken ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Shields

    Male

    Glassport

    PA

    1903-10-16

    41

    William

    Shields

    11/29/2025

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