Policeman Henry Williams

Policeman Henry Williams | Paris Police Department, Kentucky
Paris Police Department, Kentucky
Policeman Henry Williams

Paris Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, September 18, 1908

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Henry Williams

Policeman Henry Williams was stabbed to death while attempting to stop a man from beating his wife.

Policeman Williams was on duty at an event known as the Paris Colored Fair when the man entered the fairgrounds and observed his wife on a ride with another man. He pulled the woman off and started beating her. Policeman Williams came to her aid and was attempting to subdue the man when he pulled out a dirk and stabbed Policeman Williams in the heart.

The man fled but turned himself in a short time later.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Dirk
  • Offender Arrested
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Officer Williams,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Paris.

R.I.P.
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September 18, 2018

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