William H. Mathews

Death by Force
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On March 5, 1909, Captain William H. Mathews, aged 53, was tragically killed at the Fifth Precinct Station House in Washington, DC. Captain Mathews, a veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department with 23 years of service, was in his office when Officer John W. Collier, aged 27, entered to be reprimanded for failing to report for reserve duty. The reprimand escalated into a heated argument, culminating in a physical struggle. During the altercation, Officer Collier drew his revolver and shot Cap ...Read More
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    William H. Mathews

    Male

    Washington

    DC

    1909-03-05

    53

    William

    H. Mathews

    01/08/2025

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