Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Williams was shot and killed while escorting two subjects to jail shortly before 6:00 p.m. He had stopped the men on the street after suspecting them of being pick-pockets at East 13th Avenue and East 12th Street in Oakland. Without searching them, he began walking them to the police station on 14th Street. One of the men attempted to flee down an alley but was caught by Patrolman Williams. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect shot Patrolman Williams twice. Patrolman Williams had served with the Oakland Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, his parents, and three siblings.
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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.
Police Officer Williams gave the Oakland Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oakland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Charles A. 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Oakland Police Department, 37 of 54 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 68.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles A. Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Charles A. Williams Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles A. Williams is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles A. Williams was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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