Columbus Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, December 28, 1976
Add to My HeroesBilly Ray Watson
Officer Watson was shot and killed when he walked into a robbery-in-progress at the Peachtree Mall at 3131 Manchester Expressway. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed on January 24, 2002.
Officer Watson had been with the agency for 6 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 2002
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsI hope that you and my dad both are resting in peace and keeping each other company up there.
Tammy
Tammy Watson Black
Cousin
April 28, 2016
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