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William H. Mathews

Death by Force
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In the annals of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, the evening of Friday, March 5, 1909, is marked by a tragic and unforeseen event that transpired within the walls of the Fifth Precinct station house. Captain William H. Mathews, a 53-year-old veteran of the force with 23 years of service, met his untimely death not at the hands of a common criminal, but from the service revolver of one of his own officers.

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    • Victim Details

    William H. Mathews

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Washington

    DC

    1909-03-05

    53

    William

    H. Mathews

    11/15/2025

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