United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, April 3, 1997
Add to My HeroesScott James Williams
Senior Officer Specialist Scott Williams was stabbed to death by an inmate with a shank at USP Lompoc in Lompoc, California.
Four other officers who came to Officer Williams' assistance were also stabbed by the same inmate. Officer Williams was pronounced dead at 6:55 pm.
The subject was charged with Officer Williams' murder but a judge ruled the suspect was incompetent to stand trial and released him.
Senior Officer Williams had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for four years. He also served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He is survived by his wife and two daughters and is buried in Los Alamos Cemetery, Santa Barbara County, California.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Location California
- Weapon Edged weapon; Shank
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 87 ReflectionsSOS Williams,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the the USMC-especially during the 1991 Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
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