Roll of Honor
Michael Eugene Williams
Incident
Patrolman Michael Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a deputy sheriff's brother-in-law. As he was walking the suspect out of the building he was shot in the back by the deputy. He succumbed to his wounds 12 hours later. The shooter was sentenced to 23 years in prison, but served only three years when he was released to house arrest after developing cancer. Patrolman Williams had previously served with the United States Army.
Survivors
He was survived by one child.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Williams served with the Salyersville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Salyersville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Michael Eugene Williams served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman Michael Eugene 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Salyersville Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Eugene Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Eugene Williams Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Eugene Williams is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Eugene Williams was killed by gun.
Military Service
Michael Eugene Williams served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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