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Deputy Sheriff Bruce Williams was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call.
When Deputy Williams arrived at the call on South Street, the suspect opened fire with a high-powered rifle, striking Deputy Williams in the neck and upper shoulder area above his vest. The suspect then locked himself in his apartment.
Deputies fired tear gas and flash-bangs into the apartment to distract the suspect and entered the apartment. They found the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputy Williams had served with the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.
When Deputy Williams arrived at the call on South Street, the suspect opened fire with a high-powered rifle, striking Deputy Williams in the neck and upper shoulder area above his vest. The suspect then locked himself in his apartment.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Williams gave the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Green Lake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bruce is the only officer of Green Lake County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Bruce is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Bruce is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Bruce is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 2 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bruce was 38. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Bruce had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Bruce was 38. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bruce had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bruce was 38. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bruce had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.5% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Sundays: 15.7%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Green Lake County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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