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Patrolman Lawrence Edward Williams | Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman

Lawrence Edward Williams

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Saturday, January 17, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 17, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Williams and Patrolman Lee Williams were shot and killed during a gambling raid. Both officers had entered a residence in order to gain evidence to make the arrests when they were shot by the suspect. A backup officer was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Williams had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his mother and daughter.