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
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.
