McDonald County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, February 4, 1984
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 4, 1984
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Deputy Sheriff William Givens was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Missouri 59 just north of Lanagan.
A 33-year-old deputy riding with Deputy Givens was seriously injured when the drunk driver crossed the center line and struck their patrol car head-on.
The 26-year-old driver who caused the collision was charged with manslaughter, vehicular injury, and driving while intoxicated.
Deputy Givens had served with the McDonald County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife.