Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, May 29, 1979
Add to My HeroesJack Don Williams
Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams was shot and killed as he and other members of the Narcotics Bureau served a warrant on a home.
When the officers attempted a forced entry into the home, one of the suspects opened fire with a shotgun, striking Deputy Williams.
The suspect was sentenced to death.
Deputy Williams had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
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View all 25 ReflectionsYour partner, Bobby is working hard to get a portion of I-605 named after you. We are behind his efforts. You were killed two years before I was Deputized by Sheriff Pitchess. RIP HERO!
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