Police Officer John Williamson
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Friday, October 8, 1993

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 3472

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, October 8, 1993
Weapon Used: Blunt object
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 - 15 years

Officer John Williamson was killed when someone threw a 30 pound bucket of spackling compound off of the roof of a six story building onto his head as he was getting into his cruiser. He had responded to the scene to assist other officers who were being attacked by several area residents.

The suspect fled to the Dominican Republic but was extradited and charged with murder. The jury acquitted him of murder but found him guilty of manslaughter.

Officer Williamson had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his fiancee, parents, and siblings.