Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable William Jones was killed after a prisoner cut his throat. He had arrested the man for fighting and was walking him to jail when the suspect suddenly pulled out a knife and slashed his throat, cutting his jugular.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years.
Constable Jones had served in law enforcement for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Jones gave the Tillman County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Frederick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable William Franklin Jones 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Franklin Jones's cause is highlighted.
How William Franklin Jones Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Franklin Jones is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Franklin Jones was killed by edged weapon.