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Incident
Police Officer Josh Williams was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at approximately 1:30 am.
He was responding to a disturbance at a fast food restaurant in the 600 block of Highway 77. He was turning into the parking lot when his patrol car was struck on the passenger side by an SUV that was driving without its headlights on. The driver of the SUV was taken into custody after being flown to a nearby hospital.
Officer Williams was transported to Baylor Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The drunk driver was sentenced to 55 years in prison.
Officer Williams had served with the Waxahachie Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, six children, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Williams gave the Waxahachie Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waxahachie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Waxahachie Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Joshua is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2012, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2012, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2012, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joshua was 44. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Joshua had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joshua was 44. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joshua was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Waxahachie Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Waxahachie Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Joshua among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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