Roll of Honor
Charles H. Williams
Incident
Park Police Officer Charles H. Williams was shot and killed during a robbery at a tavern at 4301 N. Western Avenue. Officer Williams was off duty but in uniform when two men entered the establishment to rob it. When the gunmen noticed him they immediately opened fire, striking him three times in the stomach. He was able to return fire but did not strike his killers. Officer Williams was transported to Martha Washington Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Three men were later apprehended. The killer was executed in September of 1942. Officer Williams had served with the Chicago Park District Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Police Officer Williams gave the Chicago Park District Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Police Officer Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Park Police Officer Charles H. Williams is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Park District Police Department, 8 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles H. Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Charles H. Williams Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles H. Williams is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles H. Williams was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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