William Ronald Crooks
- Died:
- 23 April 1976
- Age:
- 31
- Rank:
- Reserve Constable
- Force:
- Royal Ulster Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in hospital after being fatally wounded when his mobile patrol was ambushed by terrorist gunmen.
Police Memorial Tribute
Reserve Constable Crooks died in hospital at 2:50am the day after he was seriously wounded while on mobile patrol in Coalisland when, at 10:40pm, his car was ambushed by terrorist gunmen as it approached Dernagh Crossroads. A total of fourteen shots were fired with seven hitting the patrol car.
Two other officers in the car were also wounded.
