Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Ronnie Williams was shot and killed during a robbery while he was working a secondary employment assignment at a local restaurant at 4952 Bullard Avenue. His regular duty partner and her associate robbed the restaurant and fatally shot him. Two restaurant employees were also murdered. The perpetrators, including Officer Williams' partner, were apprehended and sentenced to death for the murders. Officer Williams had served with the New Orleans Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young children.
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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 New Orleans Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans 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 Ronald A. Williams, II 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ronald A. Williams, II's cause is highlighted.
How Ronald A. Williams, II Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ronald A. Williams, II is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ronald A. Williams, II was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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