Officer Walter Leon Williams
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 2, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 4994

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 2, 1988
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Walter L. Williams was shot and killed during a disturbance investigation. At the scene, a shooting occurred at the same location. As Officer Williams went to investigate, he was ambushed from behind and shot in the head. Responding officers returned fire, killing the assailant.

Officer Williams was a 5-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department; He is survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.