Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Saturday, October 31, 1931
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 31, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Patrolman Bennie Williams was shot and killed near Boulevard and Broad Street while chasing two suspects.
He had attempted to stop a speeding vehicle when the suspect stopped and fled on foot. During the foot chase one of the suspects shot Patrolman Williams. One of the suspects was also shot and wounded.
Patrolman Williams had served with the Richmond Police Department for 12 years.