United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, May 29, 1995
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Christian, Jr.
Special Agent Christian was shot and killed in the parking lot of Greenbelt Middle School, in Greenbelt, Maryland, while conducting a stakeout. Special Agent Christian was working with a task force searching for the murderer of Corporal John Novabilski, of the Prince George's County Police Department.
During the stakeout the suspect snuck up behind Agent Christian's department vehicle, in the same manner as he snuck up on Corporal Novabilski, and shot him several times. The suspect was immediately chased by other agents and officers and was shot and killed during the ensuing shootout.
Agent Christian was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Maryland
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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Corporal John J. Novabilski
Prince George's County Police Department, MD
EOW: April 26, 1995
Most Recent Reflection
View all 35 ReflectionsGone, but never forgotten. Remembered always by family, friends, and coworkers. A man with strength, love, and unwavering courage. To the man who raised me, loved me, and spent every moment he could with me. I’ll love you forever and always. Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you
Amanda Christian
Granddaughter
January 9, 2022
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