Narcotics Agent James T. Williams
United States Department of the Treasury - Prohibition Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, October 16, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 days
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 16, 1924
Incident Location: Illinois
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Narcotics Agent James Williams was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while struggling with a suspect in Chicago, Illinois. During the struggle his partner's revolver discharged, striking him in the head.

Agent Williams had taken the oath of office to serve with the Drug Enforcement Administration only three days earlier.