Perry Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, June 2, 1974
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 2, 1974
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Williamson was fatally shot during a traffic stop. As he and another officer approached a man they had been pursuing for reckless driving the man suddenly pulled a gun and shot Patrolman Williamson. The other officer returned fire killing the suspect.
Patrolman Williamson was survived by his widow, two daughters, mother, one sister, and four brothers.