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William Larry Whitwell, a 34-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated officer with the Columbia Police Department in Tennessee. On the night of April 5, 1981, Patrolman Whitwell was tragically shot and killed with his own weapon after stopping a vehicle for speeding through Woodland Park. Unbeknownst to him, the two occupants of the vehicle had just committed a robbery at a local fast-food restaurant. During the encounter, Patrolman Whitwell observed a money bag in the vehicle, leading to a stru ...Read More
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William Larry Whitwell
Male
White / Caucasian
Columbia
TN
1981-04-05
34
William
Larry Whitwell
11/19/2025
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