Wingate Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, March 21, 1917
Add to My HeroesR. Edgar Williams
Policeman Edgar Williams was shot and fatally wounded by a man he attempted to arrest. He was carried to a hospital in Charlotte where he died from a gunshot wound to the stomach four days later.
The suspect was apprehended and executed in the electric chair on May 25th, 1917.
Policeman Williams was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, March 17, 1917
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1917
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsA century after his death, we remember Policeman R. Edgar Williams for his service to his community and to the nation.
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