Patrolman Michael Eugene Williams
End of Watch: Sun, Aug 29th, 1976
Date of Incident: Sun, Aug 29th, 1976
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 24
Survivors
One child
Incident
Patrolman Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a deputy sheriff's brother-in-law. As he was walking the suspect out of the building he was shot in the back by the deputy. He succumbed to his wounds 12 hours later.
The shooter was sentenced to 23 years in prison, but served only three years when he was released to house arrest after developing cancer.
Patrolman Williams had previously served with the United States Army.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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