Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 16, 1930
Add to My HeroesWilliam C. Williams, Jr.
Deputy Williams was accidentally shot and killed by an informant while the informant and several deputies were conducting a liquor raid near Satsuma. Deputy Williams remained outside of the barn while the other deputies and the informant went inside to conduct a search. The informant began searching for more suspects when he saw the silhouette of Deputy Williams outside. Thinking Deputy Williams was a suspect he ordered him to stop. When Deputy Williams shined his flashlight at the informant the man opened fire, killing him.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Williams,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harris County.
R.I.P.
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