Deputy Sheriff William Jonathan Crawley
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina

End of Watch: Monday, August 31, 1998
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 123

Deputy Crawley was shot and killed as he was escorting a woman to her residence so she could gather clothing and move out. Deputy Crawley was also serving a court order on the woman's husband to move out of the home when the suspect opened fire, killing both Deputy Crawley and his wife. The suspect then fled to another residence about 20 minutes north where a six hour standoff ensued. During the standoff a SWAT team attempted to take him into custody when his attention was diverted but he instead reached for a weapon and was shot numerous times.

Deputy Crawley had been with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department for 4 years and is survived by his wife and child.

 
Photograph: Deputy Sheriff William Jonathan Crawley

Patch image: Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina

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