Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Bennie Williams was shot and killed near Boulevard and Broad Street while chasing two suspects.
He had attempted to stop a speeding vehicle when the suspect stopped and fled on foot. During the foot chase one of the suspects shot Patrolman Williams. One of the suspects was also shot and wounded.
Patrolman Williams had served with the Richmond Police Department for 12 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Williams gave the Richmond Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Bennie F. 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 VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bennie F. Williams's cause is highlighted.
How Bennie F. Williams Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and wounded
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bennie F. Williams is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bennie F. Williams was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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