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Police Officer William Douglas Black

Police Officer William Douglas Black

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Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available
Tour: 6 years
Badge #: Not available
Cause: Aircraft accident
Incident Date: 7/11/1979
Weapon: N/A
Suspect: N/A

Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 11, 1979

Police Officer William Black and Detective Jimmy Mobley were killed in a helicopter accident.

The helicopter crashed in the Atlantic Ocean between Croatan and Dam Neck. They were leading a rescue boat to the scene of a disabled boat using their spotlight. During the operation, the helicopter dove into the ocean.

Officer Black had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for six years.


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