Sheriff Jack W. Williams, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

Sheriff Jack W. Williams

Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Friday, December 30, 1898

Jack W. Williams

Sheriff Jack Williams and Deputy James Lamer were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect. The man opened fire on the officers. Sheriff Williams and Deputy Lamer were shot and killed. A Seaside constable was also shot and wounded but was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Sheriff Williams was the first sheriff to be killed in Oregon to be killed in the line of duty. He had been with the agency for over two years.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 111th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 30, 2009