Chief of Police Marvin Williams

Chief of Police Marvin Williams | Midland City Police Department, Alabama
Midland City Police Department, Alabama
Chief of Police Marvin Williams

Midland City Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, July 18, 1926

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Marvin Williams

Chief Williams was shot and killed by the driver of a car he had stopped and attempted to arrest.

The 25-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. In 1928 his sentence was commuted to life. He was paroled on August 20, 1941.

Chief Williams was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Paroled in 1941
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 18, 2010

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