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William Shields

Case from Glassport, PA dated Oct 16, 1903

Victim Details

William Shields

Male

Glassport

PA

1903-10-16

41

William

Shields

07/18/2026

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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 ...
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