Journalists Killed  |  USA

William Biggart

freelance

September 11, 2001, in New York City, USA

Photo Tom McKitterickBiggart, a freelance news photographer, was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The journalist's body was found on September 15 in the rubble at Ground Zero, near the bodies of several firefighters. Biggart had rushed to the scene with his camera shortly after hearing about the attacks.


Medium: Print

Job: Photographer

Beats Covered: Crime

Gender: Male

Local or Foreign: Foreign

Freelance: Yes

Type of Death: Dangerous Assignment

Suspected Source of Fire: Political Group


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