Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for several recent burglaries. Deputy Williams was off duty and working on his tobacco farm when he observed the man emerged from the nearby woods. Deputy Williams approached the man and placed him under arrest.
As he began to search the man, the suspect produced a revolver and shot him once. Deputy Williams was able to struggle with the suspect and gained control of the revolver. He then shot the suspect twice as the man fled. The suspect collapsed approximately 100 yards away. Both men succumbed to their injuries.
Deputy Williams was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Williams was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Williams served with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Chatham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George C. Williams Sr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In VA, 394 of 656 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.1% of this state's fallen. That is 60.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pittsylvania Cnty Sheriff's Office, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George C. Williams Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How George C. Williams Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George C. Williams Sr. is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George C. Williams Sr. was killed by handgun; revolver.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Pittsylvania Cnty Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
