Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 2, 1988
Walter Leon Williams
Officer Walter Williams was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance.
While he was at the scene a shooting occurred at the same location. He was ambushed and shot in the head as he went to investigate. Responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Officer Williams was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 4994
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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