Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 2, 1988
Add to My HeroesWalter Leon Williams
Officer Walter Williams was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at an apartment complex in the 3700 block of Mount Ranier Street in the city's Oak Cliff section of the city.
At 10:00 p.m., while Officer Williams and his rookie partner were investigating the disturbance, a shooting occurred at the same location. As he and his partner went downstairs to investigate, they encountered a wounded teenager who had been shot in the shoulder, and Officer Williams' partner went upstairs with the injured person. Officer Williams was ambushed and shot in the head after turning the corner of the stairs. Responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Officer Williams was transported to Methodist Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds ten hours later.
Officer Williams was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 4994
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, August 1, 1988
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsPolitics will never change my view of the sacrifices made by you and officers every day for our Country. Donna, Walter, and I are still here because of you and mom's faith in God. We will never forget this and look forward to seeing you in the new heaven and new earth.
Captain Michael Williams
USMC
August 4, 2023
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