Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, January 17, 1931
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 17, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Williams and Patrolman Lawrence 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 one year and was survived by his parents.