Vaiden Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, January 3, 1966
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 3, 1966
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Constable Elton Williams was shot and killed by a 14-year-old parolee after he stole and wrecked a car.
Constable Williams was responding to a report that the juvenile was at a home showing off a rifle. As Constable Williams was getting out of his patrol car, the suspect shot him in the stomach, killing him instantly.
Constable Williams was survived by his wife, three daughters, and sister.