Patrol Officer Charles Jeffery Williams, Rockford Police Department, Illinois

Patrol Officer Charles Jeffery Williams

Rockford Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, June 1, 1972

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Charles Jeffery Williams

Patrol Officer Charles Williams was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to stop a suspect wanted for armed robbery.

As the suspect began walking away from Officer Williams, he began firing, striking Officer Williams in the head. Officer Williams' partner returned fire at the suspect as he fled on foot from the scene. The suspect was later apprehended.

The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 to 150 years in prison.

Officer Williams had served with the Rockford Police Department for 2-½ years. He was survived by his wife, a two year old, and another child six months old. He was a Vietnam War Veteran.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years, 6 months
Badge 187
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 100 to 150 years

robbery

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Officer Williams
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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