Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Harry Williams was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at a hotel at 1607 1st Avenue. When Officer Williams approached the two suspects, a running gun battle ensued. During the exchange of shots, Officer Williams's gun jammed and he was shot and killed. The suspects were arrested. Both suspects said they did not know Officer Williams was an officer because he was in plain clothes. Both were tried and acquitted. Officer Williams had served with the Seattle Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Williams gave the Seattle Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Seattle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Harry E. S. Williams 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 WA, 187 of 340 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55% of this state's fallen. That is 55 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Seattle Police Department, 44 of 60 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 73.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry E. S. Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Harry E. S. Williams Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry E. S. Williams is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry E. S. Williams was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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