Deputy Sheriff Christopher C. Willems, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Deputy Sheriff Christopher C. Willems

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, May 12, 1991

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Christopher C. Willems

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Willems was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in a parking lot at 1104 West 31st Street.

While questioning the three occupants he grew suspicious of one of them. The man, who had an outstanding warrant, had given Deputy Willems his brother's name.

Deputy Willems was granted permission to search the van and he located a small amount of marijuana. As he placed the suspect under arrest a struggle ensued. During the struggle one of the other men grabbed a .357 caliber revolver from the van and shot Deputy Willems in the leg and then in the head, killing him.

The suspect who had struggled with Deputy Willems and the one who shot him were both convicted of his murder and sent to prison. One died in prison in 2020. The third suspect, who had run from the scene prior to the shooting, was not charged.

Deputy Willems had served with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department for 7-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 7 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Convicted

narcotics, traffic stop, warrant service

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My dad retired from sedgwick Co sheriff's office after many years of service. Chris was his good friend and when he passed it was very difficult for him. He still has his picture, along with several other friends he lost in the line of duty. Thank you for your service and my heart goes out to your children, who I used to play with when I was little. Many fond memories of Tess and Paulina when we were kids ♥️

Melina Sayler
Family friend

June 1, 2024