Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Investigator Otto S. Hillock


Investigator Otto "Pete" S. Hillock
San Antonio Police Department, TX
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
End of Watch: Thursday, October 18, 1945
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 18, 1945
Age: 42
Badge Number: 13
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Suspect Info: N/A
Weapon Used: N/A
Buried: Mission Park South
Location of Name on National and Texas Monuments
NLEOMF: P11 - E4
TPOM: 36, C, 05

On October 18, 1945 at 9 am, Investigator Hillock was on a police motorcycle and chasing a speeding car, north in the 2100 block of South Presa. A bicyclist pulled out in front of him, Investigator Hillock laid his police motorcycle down to prevent hitting the bicyclist but was unable to avoid him. Investigator Hillock received head injuries, severe cuts about his face and body that led to his death.

Investigator Hillock joined SAPD May 9, 1927. ------source San Antonio Express News

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