Special Agent William H. Christian Jr.
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, May 29, 1995

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 29, 1995
Incident Location: Maryland
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Special Agent Christian was shot and killed in Maryland while conducting a stakeout. Special Agent Christian was working with a task force searching for the murderer of Corporal John Novabilski of the Prince George's County Police Department.

During the stakeout the suspect snuck up behind Agent Christian's department vehicle, in the same manner as he snuck up on Corporal Novabilski, and shot him several times. The suspect was immediately chased by other agents and officers and was shot and killed during the ensuing shootout.

Agent Christian had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

Related Line of Duty Deaths

Corporal John Novabilski Prince George's County Police Departmen..., MD EOW: Wednesday, April 26, 1995 Cause of Death: Gunfire