United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, February 28, 1993
Add to My HeroesRobert John Williams
Special Agent Robert Williams was one of four federal agents killed when they raided the compound of a religious cult for weapons violations.
Agent Williams had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for over four years. He was survived by his mother, father, and sister.
Four agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms were shot and killed in a raid on the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, Texas. The Branch Davidians were a religious cult that idolized their leader, David Koresh. A two-month standoff followed the initial raid and ended when the Branch Davidians conducted a mass murder-suicide, by gunfire and fire, which resulted in the deaths of over 80 of its members.
The raid was the catalyst for the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995 - exactly two years after the mass suicide. The terrorist bombing claimed the lives of 168 people, including eight federal law enforcement agents.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years, 4 months
- Badge 2933
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Texas
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 40 ReflectionsAgent Williams, I would
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Agents who were also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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