Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, November 3, 1975
Anthony Wayne Williams
Patrolman Williams was shot and killed when he interrupted an armed robbery at a convenience store while off duty. A reserve deputy from a neighboring agency was also in the back room, waiting to make an arrest attempt. A gunfight ensued and Patrolman Williams was fatally wounded. His wife, also a police officer, was able to retrieve his weapon and take the suspects into custody.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Three suspects convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsA hero for sure. The citizens of Tampa, Florida will not forget you, Officer Williams. Rest in peace. Thank God your wife also an officer took those heinous cowards to jail. A true heroine.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 5, 2018
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