Patrolman Henry L. Williams
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 14, 1862

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 12, 1862
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man who was bothering a female in front of No. 142 Charles Street shortly after 2200 hours.

While on foot patrol he heard the woman asking the man to leave her alone. He approached the man and also instructed him to leave. As the man complied he tripped over a cart in the roadway. Patrolman Williams then decided to arrest the man for being intoxicated and as he grabbed hold of him the suspect suddenly turned and shot Patrolman Williams in the lower abdomen.

A nearby officer answered Patrolman Williams' screams for help and arrested the suspect. Several citizens took Patrolman Williams to his home and called a doctor. The doctor was unable to remove the bullet and Patrolman Williams succumbed to his wound two days later.

Patrolman Williams had been with the agency for seven years and was assigned to the 9th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and three children.