P.O. William J. Luce #14287

P.O. William J. Luce #14287
Name:  Luce, William J.
Star: 14287
Rank: Patrolman
District / Unit: Special Operations Section
End of Watch: 14-Aug-1989
Incident Details:

Officer Luce was exposed to radiation while on duty, which led to his fatal cancer disease. Luce was testing new weapons when his scope exploded, causing radiation burns to his face and body. The FBI investigated the incident but little information was ever disclosed in what remains a secret incident. These burns contributed to his death.