Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Williams was shot and killed while responding to a breaking and entering call at a residence at 12100 Monica Street around 1:25 p.m. The homeowner had shot at a burglar earlier that day and had left the house to report the incident. As Officer Williams and his partner searched the home, Officer Williams was shot by the returning homeowner, who mistook him for a burglary suspect. Officer Williams was struck in the chest and died during emergency treatment at Henry Ford Hospital. Officer William had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children, his brother, and his father.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Williams gave the Detroit Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit 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 Everett Williams, Jr. 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 MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Detroit Police Department, 177 of 250 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Everett Williams, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Everett Williams, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Everett Williams, Jr. is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Everett Williams, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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