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.
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William Henry Torbit Jr., son of William Henry Torbit Sr. and Delores Torbit opened his eyes to the world on February 3, 1977 in Baltmore, Maryland. Wil was the sixth of nine children and the first son born into the family. He was called home to glory on January 9, 2011.
William better known to some as Black and others as Wil lived a happy life. During his childhood he was known for his funny jokes, big heart, outgoing ways and always wanting to be involved. William loved his family and his main goal was to protect his loved ones. There was never a day that went by without him communicating with his parents and siblings. He has always been a hard worker who aimed to reach his goals. Wil enjoyed participating in various athletic activities such as running track and playing baseball. Wil also became a member of the Lyndhurst Community Association where he participated with cleaning the neighborhood, assisting the elderly, and working with other youth in the community.
William dedicated his life to Christ at a very young age. He became a member of Southern Friendship Baptist Church where he served the Lord by singing on the choir and working closely with the youth department.
William was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completing high school and receiving his high school diploma he decided to explore different career opportunities. For several years William worked as a chef for Phillips Harbor Place, worked for Superfresh Warehouse, Sam's Club, and various other occupations. After exploring his options he decided to join the Baltimore City Police Department. William became an outstanding Patrol Officer. Responding to emergency calls did not completely fulfill his desire to make a difference in the community, so he decided to further his education and apply for a position in a special unit within the Police Department. William served on the unit for several years. During these years he was able to touch many lives. He played a very important role in fighting violent crimes, saving lives, and giving back to the people of Baltimore. On the night of his death he was doing what he loved to do best, which was deescalating situations and giving people a second chance. He never allowed his position as an officer to affect his character and integrity. Whenever Wil came in contact with an individual he somehow always left a positive influence on them. Sometimes the influence was so great that a person would make a change in their own personal life. The people of the Upton Community can attest to the type of influence he had on the citizens of Baltimore.
During his spare time, which was very little, he enjoyed music, riding his motorcycles, driving and maintaining his cars, home improvement, traveling, visiting people of the community and spending time with his family and friends at parties and other social gatherings. Wil was a very unselfish man who put aside his needs for others. Everyone always wondered when he went to sleep.
Wil leaves to continue his legacy: his loving parents, William and Delores Torbit; six sisters Rhonda Shields, Venus Torbit, Sherri Torbit, Tiffany Clark, Teira Torbit and Joi Torbit; two brothers: Donte Torbit and Chancellor Torbit; two brother in-laws Robert Shields and Aaron Clark, Jr.; seven nephews: James Mack, Jr., Martaz Johnson, Tyler-Michael Henderson, David Smith, Javonta Leslie, Jabez Taylor, and Donte Torbit; five nieces: Sakeira Harding, Donaysia Torbit, Jashaunta Leslie, Arryah Zimmerman, Aneira Smith; and his paternal Grandmother Ms. Willie Belle Torbit. Wil also leaves to love and cherish his memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the citizens of Baltimore who loved and appreciated his life.
∼Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Torbit was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a nightclub on North Paca Street at approximately 1:15 am.
Officer Torbit, 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 Torbit was a police officer, began firing at him. Officer Torbit was fatally wounded and it is believed he was struck by friendly fire. A second officer was wounded in the foot.
Officer Torbit had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for eight years.
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.
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William Henry Torbit Jr., son of William Henry Torbit Sr. and Delores Torbit opened his eyes to the world on February 3, 1977 in Baltmore, Maryland. Wil was the sixth of nine children and the first son born into the family. He was called home to glory on January 9, 2011.
William better known to some as Black and others as Wil lived a happy life. During his childhood he was known for his funny jokes, big heart, outgoing ways and always wanting to be involved. William loved his family and his main goal was to protect his loved ones. There was never a day that went by without him communicating with his parents and siblings. He has always been a hard worker who aimed to reach his goals. Wil enjoyed participating in various athletic activities such as running track and playing baseball. Wil also became a member of the Lyndhurst Community Association where he participated with cleaning the neighborhood, assisting the elderly, and working with other youth in the community.
William dedicated his life to Christ at a very young age. He became a member of Southern Friendship Baptist Church where he served the Lord by singing on the choir and working closely with the youth department.
William was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completing high school and receiving his high school diploma he decided to explore different career opportunities. For several years William worked as a chef for Phillips Harbor Place, worked for Superfresh Warehouse, Sam's Club, and various other occupations. After exploring his options he decided to join the Baltimore City Police Department. William became an outstanding Patrol Officer. Responding to emergency calls did not completely fulfill his desire to make a difference in the community, so he decided to further his education and apply for a position in a special unit within the Police Department. William served on the unit for several years. During these years he was able to touch many lives. He played a very important role in fighting violent crimes, saving lives, and giving back to the people of Baltimore. On the night of his death he was doing what he loved to do best, which was deescalating situations and giving people a second chance. He never allowed his position as an officer to affect his character and integrity. Whenever Wil came in contact with an individual he somehow always left a positive influence on them. Sometimes the influence was so great that a person would make a change in their own personal life. The people of the Upton Community can attest to the type of influence he had on the citizens of Baltimore.
During his spare time, which was very little, he enjoyed music, riding his motorcycles, driving and maintaining his cars, home improvement, traveling, visiting people of the community and spending time with his family and friends at parties and other social gatherings. Wil was a very unselfish man who put aside his needs for others. Everyone always wondered when he went to sleep.
Wil leaves to continue his legacy: his loving parents, William and Delores Torbit; six sisters Rhonda Shields, Venus Torbit, Sherri Torbit, Tiffany Clark, Teira Torbit and Joi Torbit; two brothers: Donte Torbit and Chancellor Torbit; two brother in-laws Robert Shields and Aaron Clark, Jr.; seven nephews: James Mack, Jr., Martaz Johnson, Tyler-Michael Henderson, David Smith, Javonta Leslie, Jabez Taylor, and Donte Torbit; five nieces: Sakeira Harding, Donaysia Torbit, Jashaunta Leslie, Arryah Zimmerman, Aneira Smith; and his paternal Grandmother Ms. Willie Belle Torbit. Wil also leaves to love and cherish his memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the citizens of Baltimore who loved and appreciated his life.
∼Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Torbit was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a nightclub on North Paca Street at approximately 1:15 am.
Officer Torbit, 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 Torbit was a police officer, began firing at him. Officer Torbit was fatally wounded and it is believed he was struck by friendly fire. A second officer was wounded in the foot.
Officer Torbit had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for eight 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.
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William Henry Torbit Jr., son of William Henry Torbit Sr. and Delores Torbit opened his eyes to the world on February 3, 1977 in Baltmore, Maryland. Wil was the sixth of nine children and the first son born into the family. He was called home to glory on January 9, 2011.
William better known to some as Black and others as Wil lived a happy life. During his childhood he was known for his funny jokes, big heart, outgoing ways and always wanting to be involved. William loved his family and his main goal was to protect his loved ones. There was never a day that went by without him communicating with his parents and siblings. He has always been a hard worker who aimed to reach his goals. Wil enjoyed participating in various athletic activities such as running track and playing baseball. Wil also became a member of the Lyndhurst Community Association where he participated with cleaning the neighborhood, assisting the elderly, and working with other youth in the community.
William dedicated his life to Christ at a very young age. He became a member of Southern Friendship Baptist Church where he served the Lord by singing on the choir and working closely with the youth department.
William was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completing high school and receiving his high school diploma he decided to explore different career opportunities. For several years William worked as a chef for Phillips Harbor Place, worked for Superfresh Warehouse, Sam's Club, and various other occupations. After exploring his options he decided to join the Baltimore City Police Department. William became an outstanding Patrol Officer. Responding to emergency calls did not completely fulfill his desire to make a difference in the community, so he decided to further his education and apply for a position in a special unit within the Police Department. William served on the unit for several years. During these years he was able to touch many lives. He played a very important role in fighting violent crimes, saving lives, and giving back to the people of Baltimore. On the night of his death he was doing what he loved to do best, which was deescalating situations and giving people a second chance. He never allowed his position as an officer to affect his character and integrity. Whenever Wil came in contact with an individual he somehow always left a positive influence on them. Sometimes the influence was so great that a person would make a change in their own personal life. The people of the Upton Community can attest to the type of influence he had on the citizens of Baltimore.
During his spare time, which was very little, he enjoyed music, riding his motorcycles, driving and maintaining his cars, home improvement, traveling, visiting people of the community and spending time with his family and friends at parties and other social gatherings. Wil was a very unselfish man who put aside his needs for others. Everyone always wondered when he went to sleep.
Wil leaves to continue his legacy: his loving parents, William and Delores Torbit; six sisters Rhonda Shields, Venus Torbit, Sherri Torbit, Tiffany Clark, Teira Torbit and Joi Torbit; two brothers: Donte Torbit and Chancellor Torbit; two brother in-laws Robert Shields and Aaron Clark, Jr.; seven nephews: James Mack, Jr., Martaz Johnson, Tyler-Michael Henderson, David Smith, Javonta Leslie, Jabez Taylor, and Donte Torbit; five nieces: Sakeira Harding, Donaysia Torbit, Jashaunta Leslie, Arryah Zimmerman, Aneira Smith; and his paternal Grandmother Ms. Willie Belle Torbit. Wil also leaves to love and cherish his memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the citizens of Baltimore who loved and appreciated his life.
∼Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Torbit was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a nightclub on North Paca Street at approximately 1:15 am.
Officer Torbit, 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 Torbit was a police officer, began firing at him. Officer Torbit was fatally wounded and it is believed he was struck by friendly fire. A second officer was wounded in the foot.
Officer Torbit had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for eight years.
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.
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William Henry Torbit Jr., son of William Henry Torbit Sr. and Delores Torbit opened his eyes to the world on February 3, 1977 in Baltmore, Maryland. Wil was the sixth of nine children and the first son born into the family. He was called home to glory on January 9, 2011.
William better known to some as Black and others as Wil lived a happy life. During his childhood he was known for his funny jokes, big heart, outgoing ways and always wanting to be involved. William loved his family and his main goal was to protect his loved ones. There was never a day that went by without him communicating with his parents and siblings. He has always been a hard worker who aimed to reach his goals. Wil enjoyed participating in various athletic activities such as running track and playing baseball. Wil also became a member of the Lyndhurst Community Association where he participated with cleaning the neighborhood, assisting the elderly, and working with other youth in the community.
William dedicated his life to Christ at a very young age. He became a member of Southern Friendship Baptist Church where he served the Lord by singing on the choir and working closely with the youth department.
William was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completing high school and receiving his high school diploma he decided to explore different career opportunities. For several years William worked as a chef for Phillips Harbor Place, worked for Superfresh Warehouse, Sam's Club, and various other occupations. After exploring his options he decided to join the Baltimore City Police Department. William became an outstanding Patrol Officer. Responding to emergency calls did not completely fulfill his desire to make a difference in the community, so he decided to further his education and apply for a position in a special unit within the Police Department. William served on the unit for several years. During these years he was able to touch many lives. He played a very important role in fighting violent crimes, saving lives, and giving back to the people of Baltimore. On the night of his death he was doing what he loved to do best, which was deescalating situations and giving people a second chance. He never allowed his position as an officer to affect his character and integrity. Whenever Wil came in contact with an individual he somehow always left a positive influence on them. Sometimes the influence was so great that a person would make a change in their own personal life. The people of the Upton Community can attest to the type of influence he had on the citizens of Baltimore.
During his spare time, which was very little, he enjoyed music, riding his motorcycles, driving and maintaining his cars, home improvement, traveling, visiting people of the community and spending time with his family and friends at parties and other social gatherings. Wil was a very unselfish man who put aside his needs for others. Everyone always wondered when he went to sleep.
Wil leaves to continue his legacy: his loving parents, William and Delores Torbit; six sisters Rhonda Shields, Venus Torbit, Sherri Torbit, Tiffany Clark, Teira Torbit and Joi Torbit; two brothers: Donte Torbit and Chancellor Torbit; two brother in-laws Robert Shields and Aaron Clark, Jr.; seven nephews: James Mack, Jr., Martaz Johnson, Tyler-Michael Henderson, David Smith, Javonta Leslie, Jabez Taylor, and Donte Torbit; five nieces: Sakeira Harding, Donaysia Torbit, Jashaunta Leslie, Arryah Zimmerman, Aneira Smith; and his paternal Grandmother Ms. Willie Belle Torbit. Wil also leaves to love and cherish his memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the citizens of Baltimore who loved and appreciated his life.
∼Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr.
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Torbit was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a nightclub on North Paca Street at approximately 1:15 am.
Officer Torbit, 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 Torbit was a police officer, began firing at him. Officer Torbit was fatally wounded and it is believed he was struck by friendly fire. A second officer was wounded in the foot.
Officer Torbit had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for eight years.
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