Officer Down

Police Officer William H. Torbitt
Baltimore City Police Department
End of Watch: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years

Officer William Torbitt was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a nightclub on North Paca Street at approximately 1:15 am.

Officer Torbitt, who was in plainclothes, was one of the first officers to arrive at the call and began breaking up a fight between several females. As he broke up the fight he was attacked by a group of men.

In an attempt to fend off the attackers he discharged his weapon. Responding officers, not realizing Officer Torbitt was a police officer, began firing at him. Officer Torbitt was fatally wounded and it is believed he was struck by friendly fire. A second officer was wounded in the foot.

Officer Torbitt had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for eight years.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.