Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1844
Add to My HeroesLewis Williams
Sheriff Lewis Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two wanted men.
The subjects were able to flee the scene but were eventually caught by a mob of citizens and lynched.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Lynched
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSheriff Williams, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 25, 2019
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