Ronald Whidden

Ronald Whidden, otherwise known as Ronnie W., was an American police officer and bodyguard who helped 16-year old Debbie Kinney when she was shot three times in the leg by unknown assailants. Allegedly, she was also shot in the back. He garnered support from anti-gun activists, like Thomas Seale and Sharon Maxwell. He was subsequently awarded BAC, "Best action in community" in 1976.

Whidden was shot and killed by Brian Randle on November 1, 1980 when Whidden tried to handcuff him.

Trivia

 * There's a possibility that Whidden worked with police officer Edward Scott.